Follicular phase of menstrual cycle is related to higher tendency to suffer from severe injuries among elite female futsal players

Carlos Lago-Fuentes; Alexis Padrón-Cabo; Marián Fernández-Villarino; Marcos Mecías-Calvo; Iker Muñoz-Pérez; Felipe García-Pinillos; Ezequiel Rey

Resumen:

Objective: To describe the injury incidence according to each phase of menstrual cycle (MC) in professional futsal players along two consecutive season and, secondly, to compare the injury incidence and frequency between different phases of the MC. Conclusions: This study suggests the relevance to track the MC, but reduces its possible relationship or influence on the injury distribution during each phase of the MC. The knowledge of injury incidence, burden and etiology is a key factor to design injury prevention programs with the focus on the most common injuries, where MC could be included as a complementary factor.