Prevalence and Risk Factors of Lower Limb Injuries in Football Players in Peshawar: A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.61919/jhrr.v4i2.750
• Publication Date: 2024-05-12T12:19:00Z
• Authors: Aliya Ayub; Rabia Shafiq; Arooba Khan; Arif Ullah Khan; Syed Muhammad Sha...; Mujeeb Rehman
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Football players

Background: Sport-related ankle and lower limb injuries are notably prevalent among football players. This study investigates the extent determinants of these club-affiliated players in Peshawar, focusing on various playing conditions personal health metrics. Objective: To ascertain prevalence identify key risk factors associated with Peshawar. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted 240 male aged 10-40 years from five sports clubs Peshawar using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire analyzed SPSS version 28. Results: The overall 53.3%, 128 reporting injuries. most commonly injured site, accounting for 56.3% (n=72/128). Muscle reported by 43.8% participants (n=56/128). majority (72.7%) occurred at Islamia University role goalkeepers, 57.9% injury rate, common context during tackling (24.2%). Conclusion: highlights high players, being affected area. Significant include inadequate hydration outside training sessions inappropriate footwear.