The purpose of this master’s thesis was to analyse the epidemiology of injuries in Slovenian women’s football and to determine the relationship between physical characteristics, training process variables, and the occurrence of specific lower limb injuries. A total of 129 female players participated in the study, with data collected via an online questionnaire on the prevalence of knee injuries, Osgood-Schlatter disease, patellar tendinopathy, hamstring injuries, and hip adductor injuries. Special attention was given to the causes of injuries, focusing on performance-enhancement training, strength training in the gym, and the impact of injuries on the training process and players’ athletic performance. The results showed that knee injuries were the most frequent. To effectively reduce the incidence of injuries in women’s football, it is essential to consistently and properly implement conditioning and injury-prevention programs that include specific exercises to strengthen various motor and functional abilities. Close collaboration between coaches, players, and medical professionals is also crucial. This study makes an important contribution to understanding the epidemiology of injuries in Slovenian women’s football and provides a foundation for developing comprehensive approaches to prevention and rehabilitation.
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