Abstract
Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) are expected consequences of participation in sports-related occupations like basketball given that it is a contact sport with complex movements that include jumps, turns, and quick changes in direction.
Highlights
Background of the studyMusculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) are injuries that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system
There was no significant correlation between MSIs and Body Mass Index (r = 0.037, p = 0.067) and between MSI and age (r = -0.132, p = 0.167)
Basketball players should be encouraged to use protective equipment for these parts and physical therapy may help in the prevention and management of MSIs among basketball players
Summary
Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) are injuries that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). Common musculoskeletal injuries include tendonitis, muscle/tendon strain, ligament sprain, tension neck syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, epicondylitis, and ruptured/herniated disc [2]. MSIs are expected consequences of participation in sports-related occupations like basketball given that it Citation: Okonkwo CA, Okereke EC, Umunnah JO, Ibikunle PO, Egwuonwu V, et al (2022) Pattern of Musculoskeletal Injuries amongst Male Amateur Basketball Players in Anambra State, Nigeria. Is a contact sport with complex movements that include jumps, turns, and quick changes in direction. Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) are expected consequences of participation in sports-related occupations like basketball given that it is a contact sport with complex movements that include jumps, turns, and quick changes in direction
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