is study aimed to develop a psychological resilience model for university athletes PRMUA . University athletes N 377; 188 men and 189 women, Mean age 19.70 years, SD 1.20 participated in the study. ey completed a questionnaire comprising of socio-demographic questions and questions on resilience, resilience ecacy, stressors, stress response, and self-esteem. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the hypothetical mediation model of PRMUA, which indicated that t indices of the model satis ed statistical requirements GFI .99, AGFI .94, CFI .99, RMSEA .08, AIC 48.32, BCC 48.93 . Moreover, each path of PRMUA had a signi cant in uence on each variable. Findings of this study partially supported our hypotheses regarding PRMUA. Further research is needed to clarify the nature of resilience. Moreover, longitudinal research is needed to develop practical uses for the model, such as increasing and predicting the resilience of athletic club members.
BackgroundFemale basketball players are at a higher risk for injuries such as those of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Therefore, preventing such injuries is essential for their health and the competition.ObjectiveTo assess the effect of an injury prevention training program on the incidence of injuries in female basketball players.DesignProspective intervention study.SettingTop-level basketball league in Japan.ParticipantsA total of 1127 players from 12 top-league teams during 7 seasons.InterventionsFrom the middle of the second (2007–2008) season, a 3-step injury prevention program was initiated. The program focused on strength, balance, jump-landing techniques, and basketball skills. Subjects were instructed to perform exercises in a neutral position and to avoid lumbar lordosis, rear axial weight bearing, hip adduction, and knee valgus.Main outcome measurementsAll injuries, including ACL injury and ankle sprain, occurring during the 7 seasons that caused a player to miss a current session and/or miss a subsequent session were recorded. Injury incidences were calculated in terms of per 1000 player hours (PH). Compliance with the program was also reported.ResultsDuring 7 seasons, 8,73,084 PH and 973 injuries were reported. The injury incidence was 1.11/1000 PH, which did not significantly change after the intervention. In each season, ankle or knee injuries were most frequent. 34 non-contact ACL injuries occurred, an incidence of 0.039/1000 PH. During 5 seasons after the intervention, the incidence of non-contact ACL injuries in the team conducting the prevention program was 0.032, while the team without the program had an incidence of 0.046. A total of 235 ankle sprains occurred, an incidence of 0.269/1000 PH. After the intervention, the incidence decreased to 0.19 in the 2011–2012 season.ConclusionsThe results show that the injury prevention program may decrease the frequency of non-contact ACL injuries and ankle sprains.
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