Does Overexertion Correlate with Increased Injury? Determining the Relationship between Training Load and Soft Tissue Injury in NFL Players using Wearable Technology

摘要

Objectives:The development of injury prevention strategies is important in maximizing athlete health and safety. Increased training loads have been associated with increased odds of injury in collision sports during all phases of training. To date, the relationship between training load and injury has not been investigated in NFL players. The primary objective of this study was to determine the correlation between player workload and soft tissue injury utilizing wearable GPS technology.