One study found that over 14 weeks of play about 5% of people develop an injury.
The most common injury is of the ankle (usually lateral ligament ankle strain and less often an ankle fracture).
Knee injuries were less common and included anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
The main cause of these injuries is believed to be due to incorrect landing.
One study found not warming-up as a risk factor.
Hypermobility (having a range of motion beyond normal limits) has been associated with injuries in one small study.
Higher grade players, in both senior and junior competitions, are more susceptible to injuries than lower grade players, due to the high intensity and rapid pace of the game.

In October 2005, Australian captain Liz Ellis, tore her ACL in a match against New Zealand.
This injury ruled her out of the chance to play at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games.
In October 2014, Casey Kopua ruptured the patella tendon in her left knee resulted in her missing up to 6 months of netball.
One study found that over 14 weeks of play about 5% of people develop an injury. The most common injury is of the ankle (usually lateral ligament ankle strain and less often an ankle fracture). Knee injuries were less common and included anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The main cause of these injuries is believed to be due to incorrect landing. One study found not warming-up as a risk factor. Hypermobility (having a range of motion beyond normal limits) has been associated with injuries in one small study. Higher grade players, in both senior and junior competitions, are more susceptible to injuries than lower grade players, due to the high intensity and rapid pace of the game.
In October 2005, Australian captain Liz Ellis, tore her ACL in a match against New Zealand. This injury ruled her out of the chance to play at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games. In October 2014, Casey Kopua ruptured the patella tendon in her left knee resulted in her missing up to 6 months of netball.
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