The rate of injuries in the AFL substantially reduced last year compared to 2013.

The AFL this week released its 2014 Injury Survey, compiled by Associate Professor John Orchard and Dr Hugh Seward.

Key findings include lower rates of hamstring, quadriceps and groin injuries, and while calf injuries reduced compared to 2012 and 2013, the incidence was still higher than previous seasons.

There was also a reduction in the number of serious ACL injuries, but a higher rate of foot stress fractures.

The report also showed that alongside reduced injury incidence, there was also a reduced injury prevalence with a higher rate of players available to play.

Carlton's Head of Football Andrew McKay has welcomed the findings.

"It is pleasing to note the rate of injuries across the league reduced in 2014," McKay said.

"Carlton has worked hard in the area of injury prevention and we welcome the AFL's work in this area to improve the welfare of our players."