Are Off-Field Activities an Underestimated Risk for Hamstring Injuries in Dutch Male Amateur Soccer Players? An Exploratory Analysis of a Prospective Cohort Study

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore what extent male amateur soccer players participate in off-field activities and whether these off-field activities are associated with the development of hamstring injuries. Methods Amateur soccer players (n = 399) from first-class selection teams (n = 32) filled out a baseline screening questionnaire concerning off-field activities (i.e., work and study type and hours, traveling time, sleep, energy costs, and time spent on other activities) and their history of hamstring injury as a part of a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Throughout one... Mehr ...