Documentation:FIB book/Sports

Overview

Soccer (Association Football)

Concerns have been raised about concussion in soccer, particularly related to heading the ball.

Ankle ligament injuries for professional soccer players are common.

ACL injuries are also common in soccer.

Football (American/Canadian Football)

ACL injuries are common in American football.

Ice Hockey

Injuries sustained in ice hockey include concussions, also referred to as minor traumatic brain injuries.

Snow sports

Skiing

Boot-top fractures in skiing are less common than they were due to releasable bindings.

Snowboarding

Helmets can prevent skull fractures in snowboarding.

Wrist guards can prevent wrist fractures in snowboarding.

Martial Sports

Boxing

Boxing is associated with a variety of injuries and fatal incidents.

Diving

Cervical spine injuries can be sustained by hitting the pool bottom in head-first dives.

Sport Climbing

A2 pulley injuries are the most common finger injuries for sport climbers.