Sports Injury Prevention Research Articles

Hip and Groin Injury Prevention in Elite Athletes and Team Sport – Current Challenges and Opportunities

Hip and groin injury (HAGI) has been reported as a source of significant time loss in elite sport. Field and court-based sports such as basketball, football, hockey, soccer, among others, require explosive multiplanar movement in single stance and high-speed change of direction. Often situations arise where sub-optimal pre-season training has occurred or congested in-season competition minimizes physiologic recovery periods between bouts of physical activity, both of which could magnify concomitant existing risk factors and increase injury risk. Identification and management of HAGI can be challenging as numerous structures within the region can be drivers of pain and injury, especially when considering the likelihood of concurrent pathology and injury reoccurrence. Focused prevention strategies have been suggested, but their practical clinical implementation has not been heavily investigated across the sporting spectrum. The purpose of this commentary is to review the historical and current state of HAGI, while focusing on applying evidence and clinical experience towards the development of future risk reduction strategies.Level of evidence: 5

Worldwide Sports Injury Prevention.

The number one goal of the sports physical therapist is to make sure that the athlete is in optimal shape to perform, but with a minimal risk for developing an injury at the same time. The aim of this International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) Perspective is to raise awareness about the importance of contextual and behavioral factors when planning and implementing injury prevention. Also, it outlines the potential role of the IFSPT as a facilitator of data and information exchange among sports physical therapists worldwide.

Sports Injury Prevention and Functional Training: A Literature Review

OBJECTIVES The aim of this review study was to proposes a new paradigm of functional injury prevention(FIP) based on analysis of the effects of sports injury prevention(SIP) and functional training(FT).METHODS The literature used in the study is based on the electronic database and international papers published from 2014 to 2021 related to functional training were searched, screened and evaluated by using the follow keywords: <i>functional training, sports injury, rehabilitation, and prevention</i>.RESULTS FT was divided into the concept of training both improving the sports performance and restoring physical function in the field of rehabilitation. In two areas, FT and SIP are somewhat different in approach method, object and environment, but they are highly correlated that both the activation of proprioceptive sensation and integrated neuromuscular function are reflected in training program. Especially, intrinsic injury factors such as reduced physical ability, skills and conditioning are associated with reduction of sports performance and increased sports injury. In addition, decreased proprioceptive sensation and neuromuscular function is a typical symptom of reduction of sports performance and injury. Therefore, FIP is needed as a training program that not only to prevent sports injury but also to improve sports performance.CONCLUSIONS In this review study, FIP is propose as a new paradigm combining SIP and FT. The follow-up study of FIP should be reviewed on athletes, club members and the general public for the development of programs to prevent sports injury and improve sports performance and the effects by sports events, body parts and age.

Adoption of Machine Learning Algorithm-Based Intelligent Basketball Training Robot in Athlete Injury Prevention.

In order to effectively prevent sports injuries caused by collisions in basketball training, realize efficient shooting, and reduce collisions, the machine learning algorithm was applied to intelligent robot for path planning in this study. First of all, combined with the basketball motion trajectory model, the sport recognition in basketball training was analyzed. Second, the mathematical model of the basketball motion trajectory of the shooting motion was established, and the factors affecting the shooting were analyzed. Thirdly, on this basis, the machine learning-based improved Q-Learning algorithm was proposed, the path planning of the moving robot was realized, and the obstacle avoidance behavior was accomplished effectively. In the path planning, the principle of fuzzy controller was applied, and the obstacle ultrasonic signals acquired around the robot were taken as input to effectively avoid obstacles. Finally, the robot was able to approach the target point while avoiding obstacles. The results of simulation experiment show that the obstacle avoidance path obtained by the improved Q-Learning algorithm is flatter, indicating that the algorithm is more suitable for the obstacle avoidance of the robot. Besides, it only takes about 250 s for the robot to find the obstacle avoidance path to the target state for the first time, which is far lower than the 700 s of the previous original algorithm. As a result, the fuzzy controller applied to the basketball robot can effectively avoid the obstacles in the robot movement process, and the motion trajectory curve obtained is relatively smooth. Therefore, the proposed machine learning algorithm has favorable obstacle avoidance effect when it is applied to path planning in basketball training, and can effectively prevent sports injuries in basketball activities.

Lesões na Prática do Surfe

A prática de surfe tem tido um grande destaque em todo o mundo. Seus adeptos têm aumentado de forma considerável, tornando-o o esporte náutico mais praticado atualmente. Por ser um esporte que requer grande esforço físico e mudanças bruscas de postura seus atletas estão sempre em grande risco de desenvolver lesões. Assim o objetivo desse estudo foi elencar as lesões que mais acometem os praticantes do surfe, bem como a conduta dos atletas para evitarem tais lesões e ainda compreender a importância do fisioterapeuta na prevenção e tratamento de lesões esportivas. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa foi uma revisão de literatura, onde foram realizadas buscas literárias sobre este assunto em bases de dados eletrônica como Google Acadêmico, Scientific Eletronic Library Online (Scielo), PubMed, com o propósito de analisar e sintetizar as informações encontradas. Através deste estudo foi possível verificar as principais características das lesões que acometem os atletas do surfe. Sendo assim, é de grande valia o entendimento do gestual esportivo dessa modalidade e as condutas a serem tomadas com o intuito de minimizar o risco de lesões e visando os benefícios que promovam analgesia, melhora da flexibilidade, da força muscular, do condicionamento físico e cardiorrespiratório, constatando então que, o planejamento de um programa de prevenção de lesões com atletas do surfe, pode ser considerado um excelente método para redução de lesões.

RETRACTED: Three-dimensional simulation of swimming training based on Android mobile system and virtual reality technology

Computer virtual reality technology has emerged in recent years; it is a widely used new technology in many areas. In this study, a three-dimensional simulation of the impact study conducted with the non-slip motion of swimming training channel wall upstream performance. Inertial coordinate system self-propelled swimming is checked directly by forced virtual reality technology. The hydrodynamic performance of previous systems has not been discovered based on simulations of this simple model. To transform the Android mobile phone system into a multi-segment robot with some rigid bodies and similarities. The proposed pre-processing feature of naive Bayesian algorithm analysis is a key technology for classification applications. Virtual reality technology and swimming training can prevent sports injuries and disrupt the binding constraints, and Android phones can enhance the effectiveness of education. The proposed naive Bayes algorithm is based on the study of virtual parameters of tailbeat frequency, followed by phase differences between adjacent body segments and body amplitudes. The effects of lateral and vertical distances between the model body and the swimming performance wall are also discussed. The results provide evidence for the mechanism of thrust generation, and ambient speed and vorticity fields and swimming training show excellent effects in sports.

Basic research on the primary prevention of boxing-related sports injuries with the development of a quantitative motion analysis software

[Purpose] To develop a quantitative motion analysis software specific to boxing (Fist Tactics Support) and to verify its effectiveness based on the percentage of hits that land on the participants. [Participants and Methods] A total of 24 male professional boxers were divided into two groups: those who used Fist Tactics Support to analyze fight videos and instituted training changes based on the results (Fist Tactics Support group, 12 participants) and those who did not (control group, 12 participants). The overall percentage of hits that landed on the participants in the fights was compared between the two groups and between pre- and post-intervention. [Results] There were no significant differences between the two groups; however, the percentage of hits that landed on the boxers of the Fist Tactics Support group was significantly lower at post-intervention than at pre-intervention. [Conclusion] The use of scientific analysis results in boxing may facilitate the primary prevention of sports injuries.

Awareness of amateur runners about prevention of sports injuries

Nowadays you can see more people running outside in the streets and city parks. Most of them consider jogging as a way for their health promotion, though some people practise to take part in sport events. Each person, who practise athletics, without taking into account a sports qualification level, should have specific knowledge about the chosen sport. Every athlete of any level must have knowledge in the musculoskeletal system injury prevention. The purpose of the study was to reveal the awareness level of amateur runners for the musculoskeletal system injury prevention. Methods and organization of research: 110 amateur runners took part in the experiment. The research included a use of the author's survey with 15 close-ended questions. Results. It is confirmed that 79 % of amateur runners of the survey have a low awareness level of the musculoskeletal system injury prevention or there is no awareness at all. Only 21 % of the survey participants have a moderate or a high awareness level of the musculoskeletal system injury prevention. It is revealed that most of amateur runners do not have any knowledge concerning ways and methods of sport injury prevention.

A Literature Review on “Prevalence and Causes of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in Badminton Players”

Background: The most injuries of badminton players involve a critical association between the movement tasks and training programs strategies. This review highlights on the common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by badminton players. The large majority of injuries, when recognized early on, can be prevented effectively with minor adjustments in the training programs, rehabilitation of essential muscles and flexibility. Objectives: To determine the common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by badminton players To determine some probable cause of musculoskeletal sports injuries experienced by badminton players. Methodology: A review was conducted on articles published between the year 2007 to 2018 to draw a conclusion on the prevalence and prevention of the common musculoskeletal injuries in badminton players. 20 studies including research articles was reviewed. The studies were critically appraised and cross references were checked. Results and Conclusion: According to the results of this research the incidence of injury in the lower and upper extremities are relatively high in badminton players. The implementation of custom fit physical fitness training programme, physiotherapy, continual medical supervision, considering scientific and practical principles to all level of athletes can be effective in the prevention of sports injuries. Discussion: Further studies to be conducted in a broader perspective way. Also, physical fitness training programme should be formulated based on the demand of the sport and the athlete.

Active & Safe Central: using a mixed-methods design and the RE-AIM framework to evaluate a sport and recreational injury prevention resource for practitioners in Canada

ObjectivesAn online, evidence-based resource was created to support the development of sport and recreational injury prevention programmes. The resource, called Active & Safe Central (www.activesafe.ca), provides evidence-based information across the...

Sports Injuries Prevention and Treatment

Sports Injuries Prevention and Treatment

Chronological changes in neuromuscular cooperativeness before and after muscle fatigue loading using the silent period of the quadriceps and hamstrings in young female athletes.

[Purpose] Understanding the neuromuscular cooperativeness functions when an athlete is fatigued is essential in preventing sports injuries and examining post-injury return standards. This study aimed to investigate the kinds of changes in neuromuscular cooperativeness before and after fatigue loading. [Participants and Methods] Fifteen female university athletes were examined for chronological changes in neuromuscular cooperativeness. Muscle fatigue loading was performed using BIODEX (180°/s) during knee flexion and extension exercises on one side. Surface electromyography of the rectus femoris and biceps femoris was performed on both sides before and immediately, 5 min, 10 min, and 15 min after loading. The switching silent period and pre-motor time were calculated from the electromyographic waveforms to indicate neuromuscular cooperativeness. [Results] The switching silent periods in the loading side immediately and 5 min after loading were significantly prolonged compared with that before loading. [Conclusion] Muscle fatigue loading instantaneously prolonged the switching silent period and decreased the neuromuscular cooperativeness. Furthermore, recovery generally occurred within 10 minutes after loading.

Construction and Simulation of Injury Early Warning Model for Retired Athletes Based on Improved Self-organizing Neural Network.

With the progress of sci-tech, the interdisciplinary and comprehensive development, and various advanced sci-tech gradually integrated into the field of sports, it has become possible to study how to reasonably prevent sports injuries, minimize the risk of sports injuries, and maintain the best physical condition of retired athletes. Due to the long-term high-load exercise of retired athletes during their sports career, athletes' physical functions have been damaged to varying degrees, resulting in more injuries. According to the characteristics that many factors need to be considered in the prediction of retired athletes' injuries, this paper puts forward an improved self-organizing neural network (SOM) method to predict retired athletes' injuries. In this paper, an early warning analysis model of retired athletes' susceptibility to injury based on SOM is proposed, which screens the state of retired athletes' physical function variables in each stage, considers athletes' physical function data whose standard deviation is higher than the limit specification of susceptibility to injury as susceptible injury data, quickly judges all vulnerable injury data, and completes the high-speed early warning analysis of retired athletes' susceptibility to injury.

Physique, range of motion, and gross muscle strength in hemiplegic para swimmers: a cross-sectional case series.

[Purpose] The physical functions related to swimming should be evaluated to enhance competitive performance and prevent sports injuries. This study aimed to determine the physique, range of motion, and gross muscle strength of the limbs among hemiplegic para swimmers. [Participants and Methods] Three male para swimmers with hemiplegia and five male para swimmers with impaired vision were included in the study. The limb circumference, range of motion, quadriceps flexibility, and gross muscle strength were evaluated. The hemiplegic swimmers and swimmers with impaired vision were compared using an unpaired t-test. [Results] The maximum values of the upper and forearm circumferences; the range of motion for shoulder flexion, external rotation, ankle dorsiflexion on the paretic side; and the single-leg sit-to-stand test of the dominant limb were significantly lower in hemiplegic swimmers than in swimmers with impaired vision. [Conclusion] Hemiplegic swimmers had decreased upper limb circumferences on the paretic limb; the range of motion for shoulder flexion, external rotation, and ankle dorsiflexion on the paretic limb; and muscle strength on the dominant lower limb.

Investigation and Research on Sports Injuries in Track and Field Classes of PE Majors in Universities

The occurrence of sports injuries is closely related to sports events, training arrangements, sports environment, athletes' own conditions and technical movements. The impact of sports injuries on sports majors is serious. Research on preventing sports injuries has a positive effect on enhancing physical fitness and improving sports skills. The purpose of this article is to conduct a research on sports injuries in the track and field class of college sports majors. This paper conducts a specific investigation of sports injuries in the track and field classes of college sports majors in this city. Through the analysis of the specific conditions of sports injuries, it is found that the probability and characteristics of sports injuries of college sports majors in track and field classes are reduced to reduce schools and parents. As well as students' fear of sports injuries , the purpose of increasing students' enthusiasm for sports is to find evidence for effectively preventing and reduci ng the occurrence of sports injuries. This article uses literature method, questionnaire survey method, mathematical statistics method, logical analysis method and other research methods to conduct field survey questionnaires on five representative colleges and universities in this city, aiming at the current characteristics and causes of sports injuries in college students' track and field classes. Investigate and research in other aspects. Studies have shown that among the 167 sports majors surveyed, it is found that only 16 people are treated after each sports injury, accounting for 10%. It can be found that the students have sports injuries during the track and field training. Weak consciousness and lack of effective protection measures have made the incidence of sports injuries continue to increase.

Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Cricket Players

Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Cricket Players

The Rehabilitation Value of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient aerobic fitness exercise. It has many similarities with traditional Chinese medicine fitness methods, and has a very high value of rehabilitation and health care. With the rapid development of the times, yoga, as a new sport, is playing an increasingly important role in the field of sports and health. While yoga practice nourishes the practitioner's physiological system and organs, it can also help the practitioner understand their own body. Through the analysis of literature related to yoga and health care and rehabilitation, to understand the characteristics of yoga fitness and widely adapted sports and the role it plays in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports. In order to guide the practitioners to practice safely and scientifically participate in sports, it provides a reference for the application of yoga in the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Injuries and pathological changes caused by physical exertion

This article examines the structure of primary sports injuries, provides statistical data on sports injuries in various sports. On the basis of the study, the authors have identified the most traumatic sports. The characteristic lesions of the musculoskeletal system were revealed, which are more common in various types of sports activities. At the end of the article, not only medical and pedagogical principles of the prevention of sports injuries are detailed, but also recommendations are given for reducing sports injuries in sports.

Analysis of Sports Injury Estimation Model Based on Mutation Fuzzy Neural Network.

In recent years, with the gradual development of sports, the competition between athletes is becoming more and more fierce. The long training time and heavy body load of athletes lead to the increase of the incidence of sports injury, and the evaluation and analysis of athletes' sports injury need a lot of manpower and material resources. In order to improve the calculation efficiency of sports injury estimation results and save the cost of estimation and analysis, we propose a sports injury estimation model based on the algorithm model of mutation fuzzy neural network. The sports injury model constructed in this paper can not only systematically evaluate and analyze the degree of sports injury of athletes, but also improve the accuracy and efficiency; at the same time, it has universality for the evaluation and analysis of the degree of sports injury. The construction of this model provides the theoretical basis of big data algorithm for the prevention of sports injury and the application of mutation fuzzy neural network in the field of sports.

Educational Framework for Coaches on Injury Prevention in Adolescent Team Sports

Background: Millions of South African youths participate in team sports, with netball and rugby being two of the largest worldwide. This increased participation and professionalism has resulted in an increase in the number of musculoskeletal injuries. Objectives: This study examined the extent to which sport coaching knowledge translates to the injuries and prevention of injuries in adolescents participating in netball and rugby. Methods: Thirty-four South African sport coaches participated in the study. Eighteen netball coaches and 16 rugby coaches with varying levels of coaching experience were selected to participate. An adapted version of Nash and Sproule’s questionnaire was used to investigate the coaches’ knowledge with regards to sport specific common injuries, injury prevention, fitness/conditioning, individual technique development, training programs, mental training, and preparation of players. The analysis of data was carried out using a number of different techniques, outlined by Nash and Sproule (2012). These techniques were determined by the type of data. Descriptive data was used to provide statistical analysis. Quantitative data was used to determine the educational framework and knowledge of sport coaches on injury prevention. Numerical data was obtained through questions on sport injuries, as well as coaches’ sport knowledge level. Participants’ knowledge was measured using a standardized scoring system. Results: For the 0-4 years of netball coaching experience, 76.4% of the coaches had knowledge and experience and 33.3% appropriate first aid knowledge, while for the 9-12 years and 13-16 years, 100% of the coaches had knowledge and experience and first aid knowledge. For the 0 - 4 years in rugby coaching experience, 59.1% had knowledge and experience and 71% the appropriate first aid knowledge, for the 17 - 20 years 100% had knowledge and experience and first aid, while for higher or equal to 25 years, 45.5% had knowledge and experience. In netball, 90% of injuries consisted of ankle injuries, followed by 70% for knee, 50% for shoulder, 20% for lower leg, and 15% for finger injuries. In rugby, 81% of the injuries occurred at the knee, followed by 50% for shoulder, 40% for ankle, 31% for head and neck, and 25% for hamstring injuries. Six hours of training resulted in a 13% chance of injuries in netball and a 32% chance in rugby. For 10 hours of training, the injury prevalence was 10% in netball and 17% in rugby, while 15 hours resulted in an injury incidence of 58% in netball players and a 25% chance in rugby players. Conclusions: This study highlights the need for coaches to improve their knowledge in relation to injuries and injury prevention, along with factors that act as a preventative measure and promote players’ well-being.