title: Football injuries: current concepts.
abstract: Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States and is the leading cause of sports-related injury. A large focus in recent years has been on concussions, sudden cardiac death, and heat illness, all thought to be largely preventable health issues in the young athlete. Injury prevention through better understanding of injury mechanisms, education, proper equipment, and practice techniques and preseason screening may aid in reducing the number of injuries. Proper management of on-field injuries and health emergencies can reduce the morbidity associated with these injuries and may lead to faster return to play and reduced risk of future injury. This article reviews current concepts surrounding frequently seen football-related injuries.
authors.affiliation: Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: Robby Singh
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Sikka
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: Austin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krohn
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology