INCIDENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY IN SOCCER PLAYERS

Soccer is a popular sport worldwide, especially in Brazil; therefore, several studies have tried to make a profile of injuries and players more prone to it; however, this kind of study is rare in the northern region of our country. The general aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries on professional soccer players of Remo Club. Methods: 27 professional soccer players of Remo Club were analyzed during the State Championship of Para in 2010. Data were collected through verification of records and application of a semi-coded questionnaire to the athletes and a; statistical analysis was subsequently applied. Results: By analyzing the sample, it was found that most of the injuries were contractures and contusions, the most affected body site was the thigh and the knee and the athletes who suffered the most injuries were the midfielders. Conclusion: Several muscles injuries have occurred; therefore, assistance of the medical staff is needed, since this kind of injury does not occur due to trauma, but rather due to the movements imposed to the players during games and training. Thus, adequate physical preparation can reduce the incidence of this type of injury.