Search for dissertations about: "Jaakko Ryynänen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Jaakko Ryynänen.

2. 1. The influence of match events on injury incidence during male World Cup football - Epidemiological studies and video analysis of injuries

   Author : Jaakko Ryynänen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Epidemiology; Sporting injuries; Football;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to assess the effect of game-related match events on the variation in injury incidence in top-level male football. Specifically, the primary aims were to investigate: (1) a possible relationship between injury incidence and changes in the (goal) score, playing position and recovery time, (2) differences between foul play injuries and non-foul play injuries with regard to the match circumstances in which they occur, (3) the relationship between the number of fouls and injuries per match, as well as (4) a possible relationship between injury incidence and goals, injuries, as well as red and yellow cards. READ MORE