Abstract
Background: Fencing is one of many sports that are held in major sports events, both nationally and internationally. Fencing also has a high risk of injury, and knee injury is the most common injury site according to the authors' observations. Even so, studies on knee injuries in fencing athletes are very scarce, especially in Indonesia.Aim: To ascertain the prevalence of knee injuries and its intrinsic risk profile in fencing athletes at East Java Puslatda (regional training center).Material and Methods: The method used in this study was descriptive observational based on athletes’ health screening data, which were obtained from Sport Clinic Dr. Soetomo Academic General Hospital and athletes’ fitness data obtained from KONI.Results: This research involved 14 fencing athletes that were active in the East Java regional training center. Out of the 14 athletes who were included in this study, it was found that 1 athlete (7.1%) had a knee injury and 13 athletes (92.9%) had no knee injury. The athlete who had injured was a senior overweight female, had history of knee injury, average VO2max, normal knee ROM and alignment, and did 1-2 times leg strengthening exercises every week.Conclusion: The prevalence of knee injuries in fencing athletes at East Java regional training center is 1 in 14 athletes.
Highlights
Based on observations made on a fencing club in Sidoarjo, it was found that many athletes had complaints of pain or discomfort in the knee, especially athletes who have participated in fencing for a long time
This was a descriptive observational study that included all fencing athletes registered in East Java’s Puslatda, and were willing and able to participate in health screening held by Sports Clinic Dr Soetomo Academic General Hospital and fitness test held by KONI in 2020
Variables analyzed were findings of knee injury and intrinsic risk factors consisting of age, sex, Body Mass Index (BMI), history of knee injury, VO2max, knee range of motion (ROM), laxity, alignment, and leg strengthening exercises frequency
Summary
Based on observations made on a fencing club in Sidoarjo, it was found that many athletes had complaints of pain or discomfort in the knee, especially athletes who have participated in fencing for a long time. Based on documentary analysis study conducted on DKI Jakarta’s Pelatda PON XVII athletes, injury prevalence increased in the span of 3 years from 20092012 in accordance with the addition of sport into Pelatda program and the increase in exercise intensity.[4] In another study, Junaidi has found that 30% of DKI Jakarta’s athletes who participate in PON XIX suffer injuries. Among those athletes, 38% had moderate injuries and 17% had serious injuries.[5] This shows that sports injury is a significant problem and needs to be studied further, so that it can be understood and hopefully resolved. Conclusion: The prevalence of knee injuries in fencing athletes at East Java regional training center is 1 in 14 athletes
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