Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the injuries of Japanese female collegiate soccer players over three seasons. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-four players were the subjects of this study. We investigated the injury rate, injury situation, type of injury, location, severity, and days until return to play. [Results] The overall injury rate was 5.7/1000 player-hours. Most injuries were located in the lower extremities, and the most frequent injury was ankle sprain. In game situations injuries occurred more often and were more severe than in practice. [Conclusion] The results suggest the need to establish independent programs for pre-practice and pre-game in order to prevent injuries among female collegiate football players.
