Publications by authors named "Christian Wirths"

Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzed injury trends in elite male soccer players aged U14 to U19 over three years, focusing on incidence, severity, and burden of injuries.
  • A total of 562 time-loss injuries were recorded, showing variations in injury rates and impacts—U15 players had the highest incidence, while U14 and U17 faced more severe injuries.
  • Key findings highlighted that thigh, knee, and ankle injuries were the most common, with cruciate ligament injuries having the highest severity and burden, indicating a significant need for age-specific injury prevention strategies.
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