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Common Injuries in Lacrosse
By Kalynn Amadio of Lacrosse-Information.com
High school lacrosse injuries for boys and girls usually involve strains and sprains, abrasions and contusions. Believe it or not, a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, concluded that lacrosse at the high school level was a relatively safe sport. Lacrosse is listed by the NCAA as a "collision sport". That's the same category as ice hockey and football. Though unlike those sports, lacrosse has a lower rate of injury. This could be because men's lacrosse players must wear chest and shoulder pads, groin cups, helmets and padded gloves and elbows. Women's lacrosse injuries data doesn't show the need for helmets, but mouth guards and eye protection are required. Common Injuries Lacrosse injuries to the hands and wrists usually happen as the result of a direct blow. While lacrosse gloves are padded they are not as cushioned as hockey gloves to give more flexibility to the fingers. When the fingers are trapped against the shaft during a blow, fractures can occur. Fracture to the clavicle and shoulder separations usually occur from collision with another player or by falling onto the shoulder point. The high rate of shoulder injuries as compared to other contact sports is common. In fact, the shoulder is the most frequently injured body part during games. Since pads aren't worn on the lower body, the areas most frequently injured were the knee, ankle and thigh, all of which in total tallied nearly half of all lacrosse injuries. Knee injuries are the most common in the sport of lacrosse. Rapid pivoting to avoid an opponent strains the knees. Proper Equipment Regulations that require the use of protective equipment have been set by both US Lacrosse and the NCAA to help protect the upper extremities and head. Although men's lacrosse is thought of as violent, NCAA injury statistics do not support this claim. About 40% of all lacrosse injuries are non-contact related. Insurance data of US Lacrosse showed 42% of claims dollars were paid out for knee injuries. Around half of the claims were filed on behalf of high school players. Statistics show that the use of Lacrosse helmets deters catastrophic brain injuries though concussions do occur. The incidental contact in women's lacrosse has shown that the need for extensive protective equipment, including helmets, is not necessary. Protection of the face, eyes and mouth, are required. Some girls prefer to wear a non-padded glove and nose guards are often opted for. It's important for parents and coaches of lacrosse players to understand the common injuries of the sport. Understanding which injuries are the most probable will lead to better immediate treatment and a shorter recovery period for the lacrosse athlete. |
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