Comparison of Head Impact Magnitudes and Frequencies Between Intercollegiate Male and Female Lacrosse Players

Abstract

Context: Research studies have examined effects of player position and type of play on head impacts in intercollegiate football players, but there is little available information on head impacts in lacrosse players. Objective: Compare magnitude and frequency of head impacts between lacrosse players based on player position and type of play. Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Setting: Lacrosse fields.