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Dec 22, 2025
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The objective of this study was to describe and analyze the incidence, mechanism, context, severity, and topography of contact injuries during a women's field hockey competition. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. A non-probabilistic convenience sample was used. Thirty-one players from a division of honor team participated. Twenty-four injuries were recorded, of which 11 were contact injuries. The incidence of injury was 0.0014/1000 hours of exposure. Contact with the ball was the main mechanism of injury. Training was where most of the injuries occurred. According to the degree of severity, moderate injuries were the most common. According to the degree of severity, moderate injuries were the most common. The face/neck was the most injured anatomical segment. Injuries are multifactorial and must be contextualized. Therefore, it is necessary to consider better interventions by medical and technical staff, as well as new and improved safety measures.
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