Sports Injuries Research Articles

Evaluation of the relationship between the bone alignment of the lower extremity and the importance of Q angle in male athletes.

Evaluating the mechanical-anatomical alignment and angles of the knee joint is crucial for athletes. We aimed to analyse the relationship between lower extremity bone alignment and the importance of the Q angle (QA) in male athletes. We included 38 male professional football athletes without any alignment or varus-valgus deformity who actively played football in various football clubs in Istanbul. This study was conducted using quantitative research methods within the scope of a cohort study design and employed a correlational survey method. A health specialist at the orthopaedic outpatient clinic of the Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, evaluated the participants' lower extremity bone alignment using standing anteroposterior radiographs and assessed the QA using the goniometric measurement method. The anatomical lateral distal femoral angle (aLDFA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and QA data were analysed to assess lower extremity straightness. Significant relationships between the right and left leg aLDFA, MPTA and QA values of the participants' lower extremity mechanical axis values and between the aLDFA and right leg QA values (r = 0.380, p = 0.019) were found. These relationships were attributed to the difference between proximal and distal alignments of the lower extremities. The correlation between QA and certain mechanical alignment parameters was due to unilateral and bilateral symmetrical arrangements of the lower extremities. The parameters of lower extremity mechanical-anatomical alignment are considered preliminary indicators of relationships among sports injuries, structural factors and predisposition to such injuries. Individual differences in the angular values of mechanical-anatomical alignment and the application of different methods for determining these angles have revealed some uncertainties. We determined the mechanical axis data of football athletes who predominantly used their lower extremities using the most reliable methods and examined the relationship among the right and left leg aLDFA, MPTA and QA values. We believe that our findings provide insights and guidance for experts in the field.

Polygenic diseases

Background: Recent advances in molecular genetics have revolutionized our understanding of hereditary diseases, particularly polygenic (multifactorial) conditions. This comprehensive review examines the genetic basis of common polygenic diseases, including diabetes, preeclampsia, breast cancer, and factors influencing athletic performance. Material and Methods: Analysis of current literature covering genetic aspects of polygenic diseases, focusing on gene polymorphisms, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and their role in disease development. The review encompasses nutrigenetics, sports genomics, and genetic markers associated with athletic performance and injury risk. Results: Gene polymorphisms significantly impact disease susceptibility and progression. For type 2 diabetes, over 600 candidate genes have been identified. In preeclampsia, multiple genes influence maternal-fetal interactions and vascular function. Breast cancer involves complex interactions between high and moderate penetrance genes, with over 300 SNPs identified. Athletic performance is influenced by both genetic factors (approximately 66%) and environmental conditions, with specific genetic markers associated with endurance, strength, and injury risk. Conclusions: Polygenic diseases result from complex interactions between multiple genes and environmental factors. Understanding these interactions enables more effective personalized approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Integration of genetic testing into clinical practice offers opportunities for improved patient outcomes through targeted interventions and personalized medicine strategies.

Using neuroimaging to identify sex differences in adults with sports-related concussion: a systematic review.

Concussion is a common injury in sports that causes neurological damage, leading to memory loss and difficulty concentrating. Insufficient recovery time may result in significant long-term harm to individuals. Several neuroimaging techniques have been used to understand the pathophysiological changes following concussion, and how long individuals need to recover before returning to play. Despite the progress in neuroimaging concussion research, few studies have considered whether females sustain different effects on the brain and how recovery from concussion might differ from males. Thus, we conducted a systematic review of the existing literature to highlight sex differences in concussion with neuroimaging techniques. By searching four different databases, studies were selected if they used a neuroimaging technique to examine sex differences following concussion in athletes over the age of 18. After screening 2295 studies from an initial search, 15 were found to match the selection criteria. Nine papers established some difference between males and females, however many of these studies were not designed to specifically examine sex differences, and hence conclusions in this regard are somewhat limited. A further common limitation among these papers was a lack of whole brain scans, instead relying on regions of interest analyses, which reduces the ability to compare studies effectively. The current systematic review has highlighted the need for future studies to specifically consider whether, and how sex influences the impact and trajectory of brain recovery from concussion. This can then help to inform suitable amendments to current concussion return-to-play protocols for male and female athletes.

Prevention and rehabilitation training of aerobics sports injuries based on intelligent wearable sensing devices

Aerobics is a kind of sports activity, which can not only exercise the body but also cultivate the sentiment and reduce the psychological burden. With the improvement of people’s living standards, aerobics is becoming more and more popular, but in fitness activities, there are often some sports injury accidents, which cause certain harm to human health. Therefore, people must take effective precautions against aerobics. Intelligent wearable sensor device is a new high-tech product developed based on Internet technology. It can not only realize real-time monitoring and diagnosis analysis of human body status information, but also combine with mobile terminals such as mobile phones to apply in the field of health management, and also provide personalized services according to user needs. The data collected by the sensor can be used to judge the human health status and exercise situation and make corresponding decisions, to help patients reduce or eliminate the disease burden. It collects the patient’s body data stores it in the database, and then generates corresponding action commands and corresponding motion tracks or speed control modules according to the results fed back by the sensors. At last, it sends these signals to the cloud server to complete the operation process required by the entire system, to achieve the purpose of real-time measurement, processing user health, and assisting athletes in learning training methods. According to human neuroscience, based on intelligent wearable sensing devices, this paper analyzed the prevention and rehabilitation of aerobics injuries and discussed the factors that lead to injuries in aerobics, injury treatment effects, rehabilitation time, and injury treatment satisfaction. The experimental results show that the patient’s satisfaction with the application of intelligent wearable sensing devices in the prevention of aerobics injury and rehabilitation training has increased by 6.84%. The intelligent wearable sensor device realizes the collection and processing of human health data. Applying big data analysis to user behavior analysis, can provide scientific and effective guidance and suggestions for athletes and improve their physical fitness and competitive level.

Sports training injuries and prevention measures using big data analysis

This work explores the application of big data technology in monitoring sports training injuries, emphasizing the biomechanical principles underlying injury mechanisms to enhance the accuracy of injury prediction and provide scientific prevention measures. It collects training data from professional sports teams using big data technology and constructs a Bi-directional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM)—Residual Network (ResNet) model through deep learning techniques. In this model, the BiLSTM module captures the temporal sequence features of sports data, while the ResNet module improves the model’s expressiveness and stability through residual learning. To establish a clearer connection with mechanobiology, the study discusses the mechanical forces involved in sports injuries, including impact forces, torsional stresses, and their effects on tissues at the cellular level. By integrating biomechanical insights with big data analytics, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how mechanical stressors contribute to injury risk. The performance of the proposed model in predicting sports injury risks is evaluated, showing an accuracy of 95.72%, a precision of 91.59%, a recall of 85.40%, and an F1 score of 88.56%, significantly outperforming existing traditional models and other comparison algorithmsTherefore, the proposed model demonstrates exceptional performance in improving the accuracy of sports injury prediction and providing personalized prevention measures, offering experimental references for the intelligent development of the sports field by bridging sports science and biomechanics.

Methodological Aspects of Ensuring the Formation of Professional Competencies of Applicants for Higher Medical Education in Physical Therapy and Ergotherapy in the Context of the Implementation of Technologies of Health and Recreational Motor Activity

In his article authors highlight the results of scientific research on the state of health of the population of Ukraine and the ever-growing number of people with disabilities as a result of domestic, industrial, sports injuries and injuries caused by the aggressor country, as well as complications after various diseases; indicate the urgent need to train specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy who are able to provide highly qualified assistance in order to eliminate or maximize the possible restoration of impaired human functions and systems; emphasize the priority of improving the physical training of applicants for higher medical education by means of health and recreational technologies of motor activity.

Аутентичность личности спортсмена как ресурс психологического благополучия в кризисе совладания с травмой

<p style="text-align: justify;">The article presents an overview of modern foreign studies on the well-being of professional athletes during the period of coping with the crisis associated with sport injury. It is indicated that sports injury has not only signs of damage to the body, but also triggers specific deep processes, including combined distress, violation of psychological well-being, inability to plan and implement professional goals. To cope with them, an injured athlete needs a wide range of internal mental resources, and in their context, personal authenticity is of particular importance. The approaches to understanding this phenomenon are analyzed, and studies on related topics are presented that reveal the psychological potential of authenticity in preserving and strengthening psychological well-being. On the model of sports injury, the prospect of a special successful rehabilitation through the implementation of internal growth associated with injury (SIRG) is considered. The problems and prospects of further research are outlined, and a vision is given of the wide application of the described mechanisms in the work related to the recovery of patients and their psychological well-being.</p>

EFICÁCIA DA INTERVENÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA EM CORREDORES NO ESPORTE: UM ESTUDO DE REVISÃO

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of sports injuries varies by type of sport, duration of practice, and competitiveness. In 2018-19, Australia spent approximately 1.2 billion AUD on treating sports injuries, highlighting the financial impact. The prevalence of lower limb injuries among runners ranges from 19.4% to 79.3%, emphasizing the need for effective prevention. Intensive training can lead to injuries; prevention is crucial to maintain long-term performance. METHODOLOGY: The review, conducted between October and December 2024, involved research in scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and LILACS. Studies between 2019 and 2024 using the following descriptors: Physical Therapy Services AND Running AND Treatment, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. RESULTS: A total of 1,143 articles were found in the search. After excluding duplicate studies and those involving animals, 230 met the criteria. Of these, 9 articles were read in full, and only 5 articles met the inclusion criteria for the review. DISCUSSION: Physiotherapeutic interventions are essential in the prevention and treatment of injuries in runners, with techniques such as cryotherapy and massage proving effective. Personalized training programs, including nutritional assessments, improve athletes’ healing and performance. CONCLUSION: New studies are needed to expand knowledge and validate existing strategies.

Return to Sport and Graft Failure Rates After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Versus Hamstring Tendon Autograft: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are frequent injuries in athletes that often require surgical reconstruction so that patients may return to their previous levels of performance. While existing data on patient-reported outcomes are similar between bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts, the literature regarding return to sport (RTS), return to previous levels of sport activity, and graft failure rate remains limited. To compare rates of RTS, return to previous activity levels, and graft retears among athletes undergoing primary ACL reconstruction using a BTB versus HT autograft. Systematic review and meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were queried, and studies reporting on RTS after primary ACL reconstruction using a BTB or HT autograft were included. Exclusion criteria included revision reconstruction, ACL repair, quadriceps tendon autografts, allografts, graft augmentation, or double-bundle autografts. Rates of RTS, return to previous levels of activity, and retears were extracted and analyzed across included studies. A total of 33 articles met inclusion criteria, with a patient cohort of 4810 athletes. The overall RTS rate for all athletes was 80.4% (95% CI, 75.3%-84.6%) at a mean follow-up of 35.7 months, with 54.6% (95% CI, 48.5%-60.6%) returning to preinjury levels of activity. No significant difference was found between BTB and HT autografts with respect to rates of RTS, return to preinjury activity levels, or reruptures. The overall RTS rate in patients after primary ACL reconstruction with a BTB autograft was 83.3% (95% CI, 77.0%-88.2%), with 56.1% (95% CI, 49.3%-62.7%) returning to preinjury levels of activity. Conversely, the overall RTS rate in patients after primary ACL reconstruction with an HT autograft was 77.9% (95% CI, 70.3%-84.0%), with 53.5% (95% CI, 42.8%-63.9%) returning to preinjury levels of activity. The overall graft rerupture rate for the entire patient cohort was 3.6% (95% CI, 2.5%-5.1%), for patients with BTB grafts was 3.2% (95% CI, 1.9%-5.3%), and for patients with HT grafts was 4.4% (95% CI, 2.8%-6.8%). Primary ACL reconstruction using BTB autografts demonstrated similar rates of RTS, return to previous activity levels, and reruptures compared with reconstruction using HT autografts.

A Descriptive Analysis of the Seasonal Patterns of Bone Stress Injury Incidence in Division I Collegiate Distance Runners.

A bone stress injury (BSI) is a common overuse injury in collegiate athletes, particularly cross-country and track and field runners. Limited work describes the seasonality of BSIs or the differences in rates and anatomic locations of BSIs in collegiate runners. To describe seasonally related trends in anatomic locations of BSIs in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I male and female middle- and long-distance runners. Descriptive epidemiological study. Data from a 7-year prospective study of 2 NCAA Division I cross-country and track and field programs characterized BSIs over the years 2013 to 2020. Femoral neck, pelvic, sacral, lumbar spine, and calcaneal BSIs were considered trabecular-rich. All remaining BSIs were classified as cortical-rich. Total athlete-years of follow-up were calculated by subtracting the number of days an athlete was unable to run from the number of total study participation days. Annual incidence rates were calculated by dividing the number of BSIs by the total athlete-years of follow-up for that year, and monthly incidence rates were calculated by dividing the number of BSIs in a given month by the total athlete-years of follow-up for that month. Participants included 221 collegiate distance runners (114 female, 107 male). There were 154 BSIs across 482 total athlete-years, resulting in an incidence rate of 32 BSIs per 100 athlete-years. The female BSI rate was more than double that of the male BSI rate: 45 versus 20 BSIs per 100 athlete-years, respectively. The highest monthly BSI rates occurred during competitive months, with the lowest monthly BSI rates occurring during noncompetitive months. Tibial and femoral shaft BSI rates peaked during the early competitive phases of each season, whereas metatarsal BSI rates remained relatively constant. Cortical-rich BSI rates varied by sex and seasonal phase, whereas trabecular-rich BSI rates remained relatively consistent. BSIs were common in collegiate distance runners, especially among female athletes, with higher rates during the competitive phases of the running season. Tibial and femoral shaft BSI rates were highest during the competitive phases and lowest during the noncompetitive phases, while metatarsal BSI rates remained consistent throughout the season. Cortical-rich BSI rates varied by seasonal phase and sex, whereas trabecular-rich BSI rates were relatively constant.

Complexiteit in behandeling van rectus femoris letsels

Complexity of rectus femories injuries This article addresses the complexity of rectus femoris tendon injuries in sports, presenting a case study of a professional football player. Although common, such injuries exhibit variations in presentation and treatment. In this case, a conservative approach was chosen due to the partial rupture of the direct tendon and absence of muscle belly retraction. External factors, such as the timing of the injury during a transfer window and the player's role in club and national teams, influenced decision-making regarding return to play. The importance of precise communication among medical staff, the player, and management was emphasized to ensure successful rehabilitation and minimize the risk of recurrence. Feathery oedema on MRI served as an indicator for adjusting the rehabilitation protocol. The article underscores the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach, tailored treatments, and well-coordinated rehabilitation processes for complex rectus femoris muscle injuries in sports. This case illustrates the diversity of presentations within this type of injury and underscores the need for individual evaluation and treatment adjustments.

A Qualitative Longitudinal Exploration of Interactions Between Female Athletes and Sport Medicine Staff During Injury Rehabilitation.

Sport injury is a prevalent setback experienced by athletes, wherein they are required to spend time in rehabilitation and interact with sport medicine staff. Sport medicine staff are a frequent line of contact line of contact for athletes at this time and represent an important part of their support network. There is little exploration surrounding the interactions that female athletes have with sport medicine staff during injury rehabilitation and how these interactions may impact the rehabilitation process. The purpose of this research is to explore the experiences of injured female athletes and their interactions with sport medicine staff during injury rehabilitation. Qualitative study using semistructured qualitative interviews and audio diaries. Interpretive descriptive methodology. A total of 11 injured female varsity athletes who had sustained a musculoskeletal injury within 2 to 4 weeks of being recruited participated. A total of 6 upper body injuries and 5 lower body injuries are represented. Athletes completed 2 semistructured interviews and weekly audio diary entries across 6 weeks. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results demonstrated that female athletes felt supported by sport medicine staff when provided with clear information about rehabilitation, when they perceived sport medicine staff as competent, and when sport medicine staff made a personal connection. An overarching theme of mattering was identified as underpinning the athletes' experiences of feeling supported by sport medicine staff during rehabilitation. When sport medicine staff made female athletes feel that they mattered, they were perceived as more supportive during rehabilitation. Sport medicine staff can help athletes to feel that they matter by engaging in supportive behaviors during the rehabilitation process.

ATHLETIC RUNNER’S QUALITY OF LIFE WITH GROIN STRAIN- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Groin pain is a common and debilitating issue among athletes, particularly those engaged in high-intensity sports involving kicking, sprinting, and rapid directional changes. It accounts for approximately 6% of all athletic injuries, with prevalence increasing to 13% in specific sports like soccer. The condition often leads to impaired mobility, reduced quality of life, and suboptimal athletic performance. Despite its impact, there is limited evidence regarding its prevalence and effects on athletic runners. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of hip pain and assess the quality of life in athletic runners with groin strain using validated measurement tools. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using non-probability convenience sampling. A total of 150 athletes aged 18-35 years with groin strain were recruited from various sports physiotherapy clinics. Participants were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS), and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) to assess hip pain and quality of life. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24, and correlations were determined with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: Of the participants, 64.7% were male, and 35.3% were female, with a mean age of 25 ± 4.6 years. The prevalence of hip pain was 88%. Pain intensity levels included no pain (12%), mild pain (38.7%), moderate pain (31.3%), and severe pain (18%). Functional impairment was evident, with 38.1% scoring less than 40 on LEFS. A significant negative correlation (p < 0.05) was observed between hip pain and quality of life, indicating the adverse impact of groin strain on athletic performance. Conclusion: Groin strain significantly impairs quality of life in athletic runners, reducing physical function, general well-being, and athletic performance. Early diagnosis and tailored rehabilitation protocols are essential to mitigate these effects.

Co-delivery of curcumin-resveratrol-carnosic acid complex promotes neurogenesis and cognitive recovery in a rodent model of repeated mild traumatic brain injury.

Repeated traumatic brain injury has grown in importance as sports-related injuries have increased. Repetitive mild TBI (rmTBI) increases the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, as well as chronic comorbidities like PTSD, depression, substance abuse and neuroendocrine functions. However, no effective therapeutic strategies have been reported for the effective management of TBI. Herein, we examined the effectiveness of co-delivery of the phytonutrients curcumin, trans-resveratrol, and carnosic acid as a bioavailable complex (CGM+) in managing rmTBI in the rodent model. The rats were randomly assigned to sham, rmTBI, and CGM+ (300 mg/kg b.wt.) groups for a total of 21 days. On Days 6 and 7, all animals, except those in the sham group, were subjected to repeated mild traumatic brain injury (rmTBI). The CGM+ group received supplementation throughout the 21 days, while the other groups received a vehicle. Neurological severity score (NSS) was assessed 24 h after the last injury, and behavioral tests were completed within 14 days post-injury. Samples for the biochemical analysis were collected after euthanasia. CGM+ supplementation significantly decreased the sensory-motor deficits associated with rmTBI. Following TBI, the CGM+ group demonstrated enhanced memory and low-stress levels. Furthermore, CGM+ has been shown to modulate neurotransmitter levels and promote neurogenesis. The biochemical and molecular analysis revealed that CGM+ promotes recovery following rmTBI by modulating mitochondrial bioenergetics and BDNF pathways. The findings indicate that CGM+ can be used to manage cognitive and sensory-motor defects caused by rmTBI, such as in the case of sports injuries.

New paths to promote athletic injury prevention by integrating statistics and sports biomechanics

New paths to promote athletic injury prevention by integrating statistics and sports biomechanics

Correction: Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate Athletes.

Correction: Risk Assessment of FMS and YBT on Sports Injuries in Collegiate Athletes.

Computer Vision and Advanced Computational Algorithms for Risk Assessment and Performance Enhancement in Track and Field Teaching

This paper discusses the application of computer vision and advanced calculation algorithm in evaluating the teaching risk and teaching effect of track and field. Because of the inherent uncertainty and risk of PE and sports activities (especially track and field), it is necessary to establish an effective risk management mechanism. Using computer vision technology, this paper puts forward a method of analyzing and processing video data to detect and track moving objects, so as to identify potential risks in real time. This method not only improves the safety of students in track and field classes, but also provides valuable insights for improving teaching methods and reducing sports injuries. This paper discusses the background subtraction motion detection algorithm, which is very important for dynamic image modeling and shadow suppression, and can realize accurate motion state detection. The ultimate goal is to ensure the healthy development of school sports and optimize the teaching results of track and field sports.

The single antegrade sling graft: a novel hamstring autograft technique for combined anterior cruciate ligament and anterolateral ligament reconstruction

IntroductionAs a result of increased incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in young athletes, there is a rise in the indications surgical ACL reconstruction procedures. The value of anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction emerges as a proposed solution to prevent graft failures and improve stability in this high demanding category of patients. The purpose of this study is to present our experience with a novel hamstring auto-grafting technique, the single antegrade sling graft (SASG), for combined reconstruction of both ACL and ALL using autologous gracilis (GR) and semitendinosus (ST) grafts utilizing a single femoral tunnel and double tibial tunnels.Materials and methodsFrom January 2020 to December 2021, 21 soccer players were operated utilizing the SASG technique, a modification of the technique of SANTI study group. Inclusion criteria were participating in pivoting sport, high-grade pivot shift examination (Grade 2–3), and evidence of a lateral femoral notch sign or Segond's fracture on preoperative imaging. Patients were assessed for 2 years postoperatively by Lachman’s test for anteroposterior laxity and pivot shift test for rotational laxity. The postoperative outcomes were assessed by Tegner-Lysholm and International knee documentation committee scores. Also, the postoperative complications such as stiffness, infection and graft failure were reported.Results21 male soccer players with a mean age 26.4 years were included in this study. After 2 years follow up there was a statistically significant improvement in the both post-operative functional scores, P value < 0.001. Fifteen patients (71.4%) could return to their preoperative sport activity level with no giving-way symptoms. Only one case of graft failure was reported in the follow up.ConclusionsThe single antegrade sling graft (SASG), for combined reconstruction of both ACL and ALL yielded good results in terms of stability and return to sports. The technique is reproducible, and results are comparable to the available published literature.

The Complementary Role of Motor Imagery on VO2max and Lactate in Professional Football Players with Grade II Ankle Sprains During the Return-to-Play Period

Ankle sprains are considered to be the most common musculoskeletal lower limb injury, accounting for a high percentage of all sport injuries in football. Motor imagery (MI) has been widely used for sports performance optimization purposes, suggesting that athletes’ ability to reenact a motor action can improve sports performance and rehabilitation. The aim of the present study was to explore the role of MI as an adjunct intervention in VO2max and lactate in football players with Grade II ankle sprains during the return-to-play period. Fifty-eight professional football players were randomly divided into two groups: first, the MI (n = 29) and second, the placebo (n = 29). The MI group received recorded MI instructions, whereas the placebo group received only relaxation instructions. A one-way ANOVA revealed statistically significant results within the first 4 weeks following the interventions in both groups. Additionally, a t-test showed statistically significant differences between the two groups in VO2max (t = −6.04, p = 0.000, two-tailed, p &lt; 0.05) and lactate (t = 4.33, p = 0.000, two-tailed, p &lt; 0.05). Further research across various sports is needed to better understand the role of MI in the return-to-play period, particularly regarding injury management and sports performance.

Eye injuries and defective vision in school and club sports - Arguments for DIN-approved glasses suitable for school sports

Visual deficits/ametropia are particularly significant obstacles in sports because the visual system controls/corrects all of an athlete's movements. However, athletes are at increased risk for eye injuries caused by high-velocity objects e.g. balls or physical contact with opponents. This article presents the current (German) figures on eye injuries in club and school sports and evaluates the risk of eye injuries in various sports.2392 eye injuries, selected from the 221273 club sports injuries recorded in the Ruhr University Bochum and ARAG Sports Insurance database for the period 1987-2017 were evaluated. The school sports eye injuries recorded by the German Social Accident Insurance for 2019 were also analyzed.Of all the club sports injuries recorded, 1.08% were eye injuries; of these, 19.7% had to be treated in hospital, 13.9% required surgery, and 56.9% prevented the injured athletes from working. Blunt trauma was the most common cause of injury, comprising more than 50% of cases. Eye injuries were strongly overrepresented in club sports injuries sustained during water polo, squash, badminton, and tennis (injury proportion ratio [IPR] = 5.1-8.8). In school sports, eye injuries comprised 1.83% of the reported cases.Eye injuries in sports are relatively rare, but often serious. Based on the increased IPR found for some sports, further studies must analyze the risk of eye injury in more detail. Eye protection in the form of sport-appropriate glasses should be used.In addition, the article addresses the problem of "defective vision in sport" and its adequate correction and shows the requirements for spectacles suitable for (school) sport using the example of DIN 58184 "Spectacles suitable for school sports - Requirements and test methods".