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Sports Injuries Epidemiology and Prevention
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Sports Injuries Epidemiology and Prevention

A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2021) | Viewed by 8820

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Nikolaos Malliaropoulos

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Guest Editor
1. Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, London, UK
2. Thessaloniki MSK Sports Medicine Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: Sports Injuries; ESWT; Lasser; Judo

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sports injuries are common and can occur for a variety of reasons, presenting a significant burden for athletes, coaches, parents, and teams. Sports injuries are still a challenge and do occur, but many of them are preventable, which is always the best treatment.

Sports injury epidemiology is valuable in terms of diagnosis and management, but even more important in prevention.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide the readership with current information regarding sports injuries epidemiology, management strategies, and prevention in different sports.

Furthermore, we encourage the publication of original research articles, lit reviews and interesting case reports that contribute significantly to medical knowledge to sports therapy and sports injuries prevention.

Dr. Nikolaos Malliaropoulos
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Prevention
  • Sports Injuries
  • Combat Sports
  • Epidemiology

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Sport Injuries among Amateur Women and Young Intermediate Level Female Handball Players: A Preliminary Investigation
by Miguel A. Sanchez-Lastra, Pedro Vicente Vila, Arón Díaz Ledo and Carlos Ayán
Medicina 2021, 57(6), 565; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/medicina57060565 - 02 Jun 2021
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Background and objectives: Handball is a popular sport among women whose practice can lead to marked health benefits but could also show a high injury risk. There is a lack of research on intermediate level female players. We aimed to identify the [...] Read more.
Background and objectives: Handball is a popular sport among women whose practice can lead to marked health benefits but could also show a high injury risk. There is a lack of research on intermediate level female players. We aimed to identify the prevalence of sport injuries in amateur and young intermediate level female handball players and the potential influence of the sport category. Materials and Methods: A group of cadets, juvenile and senior female players of three handball clubs participating in the Spanish regional league were followed throughout the 2018–2019 season. Information on injuries and exposure was collected via questionnaires. Results: Out of 114 players (34 seniors, 33 juvenile and 47 cadets), 77 of them sustained at least one injury. Most of the injuries were either moderate or severe, regardless of the category. A total of 7.93, 5.93 and 4.16 injuries per 1000 h of exposure were registered in the senior, juvenile and cadet categories respectively. The risk of sustaining an injury was 2.14 times higher for senior players Confidence Interval (CI 95%: 1.51–3.03) and 1.92 higher for juvenile players (CI 95%: 1.32–2.78) when compared with cadets. Conclusions: Senior and young female handball athletes playing at an amateur and intermediate level, are exposed to a substantial risk of sustaining a moderate or severe injury. The players’ category does not seem to have a great impact on the injury rate and on the characteristics of the sport injuries registered. Full article
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Nonspecific Low Back Pain among Kyokushin Karate Practitioners
by Wiesław Błach, Bartosz Klimek, Łukasz Rydzik, Pavel Ruzbarsky, Wojciech Czarny, Ireneusz Raś and Tadeusz Ambroży
Medicina 2021, 57(1), 27; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/medicina57010027 - 30 Dec 2020
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Background and objective: Spinal pain is a common and growing problem, not only in the general population but also among athletes. Lifestyle, occupation, and incorrectly exerted effort have a significant impact on low back pain. To assess the prevalence of low back pain [...] Read more.
Background and objective: Spinal pain is a common and growing problem, not only in the general population but also among athletes. Lifestyle, occupation, and incorrectly exerted effort have a significant impact on low back pain. To assess the prevalence of low back pain among those practicing Kyokushin karate, we take into account age, body weight, sex, length of karate experience, level of skill, and occupation. Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 people practicing Kyokushin karate, aged 18 to 44. A questionnaire developed for this study and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were used. Results: The research showed the prevalence of low back pain among karate practitioners (55%), depending on age (R = −0.24; p = 0.015), body weight (χ2 = 16.7; p = 0.002), occupation (χ2 = 18.4; p = 0.0004), and overall length of karate experience (R = −0.28; p = 0.04). A correlation was also found between sex (χ2 = 22.3; p = 0.001), occupation (χ2 = 51; p = 0.0000), length of experience (R = −0,28; p = 0.04), karate skill level (R = 0.39; p = 0.003), and the intensity of pain defined using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Subjects with low back pain showed minimal (71%) and moderate (29%) disability according to the Oswestry index. Conclusions: Low back pain is common in karate practitioners and depends on age, weight, occupation, and length of karate experience. The intensity of low back pain is influenced by sex, occupation, overall length of training experience, and one’s level of karate skill. Lumbar spine ailments reduce functionality and quality of life to a small degree. Karate practitioners seldom seek treatment for spinal pains, and only few use physiotherapy and pharmacology. Full article
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The Efficacy of Re-Warm-Up Practices during Half-Time: A Systematic Review
by Daniel González-Devesa, Alejandro Vaquera, David Suárez-Iglesias and Carlos Ayán-Pérez
Medicina 2021, 57(9), 976; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/medicina57090976 - 17 Sep 2021
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Background and Objectives: The passive nature of rest breaks in sport could reduce athletes’ performance and even increase their risk of injury. Re-warm-up activities could help avoid these problems, but there is a lack of research on their efficacy. This systematic review [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: The passive nature of rest breaks in sport could reduce athletes’ performance and even increase their risk of injury. Re-warm-up activities could help avoid these problems, but there is a lack of research on their efficacy. This systematic review aimed at analyzing the results of those randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that provided information on the effects of re-warm-up strategies. Materials and Methods: Four electronic databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus) were searched from their inception to January 2021, for RCTs on the effects of re-warm-up activities on sports performance. Interventions had to be implemented just after an exercise period or sports competition. Studies that proposed activities that were difficult to replicate in the sport context or performed in a hot environment were excluded. Data were synthesized following PRISMA guidelines, while the risk of bias was assessed following the recommendations of the Cochrane Collaboration. Results: A total of 14 studies (178 participants) reporting data on acute or short-term effects were analyzed. The main outcomes were grouped into four broad areas: physiological measures, conditional abilities, perceptual skills, and sport efficiency measures. The results obtained indicated that passive rest decreases physiological function in athletes, while re-warm-up activities could help to improve athletes’ conditional abilities and sporting efficiency, despite showing higher fatigue levels in comparison with passive rest. The re-warm-up exercise showed to be more effective than passive rest to improve match activities and passing ability. Conclusions: Performing re-warm-up activities is a valuable strategy to avoid reducing sports performance during prolonged breaks. However, given that the methodological quality of the studies was not high, these relationships need to be further explored in official or simulated competitions. Full article
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