Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury in Para Sport

Tuakli‐Wosornu, Yetsa A.; Mashkovskiy, Evgeny; Ottesen, Taylor D.; Gentry, Mark; Jensen, Daniel D.; Webborn, Nick

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.014

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“…Consequently, this could predispose these athletes to injuries . Despite this, young Paralympic athletes are understudied in sport medicine . The International Olympic Committee has established a consensus statement on athletic development with the aim to develop healthy and resilient young athletes .…”

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confidence: 98%

“…There are also several strengths with this study. One is the use of clear definitions of injury and illness, which has been emphasized in other studies . Another strength is the high response rate.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…36 Despite this, young Paralympic athletes are understudied in sport medicine. 37 The International Olympic Committee has established a consensus statement on athletic development with the aim to develop healthy and resilient young athletes. 31 Based on our results, a similar consensus statement and surveillance of young Paralympic athletes, also below 18 years old, is advocated, as well as education of coaches and governing bodies to maintain safe and sustainable parasport participation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One is the use of clear definitions of injury and illness, which has been emphasized in other studies. 15,16,37 Another strength is the high response rate. Also, we included athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments as well as athletes representing both Summer and Winter sports, which gives a representative sample of Paralympic athletes.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Sports‐Related Injuries and Illnesses in Paralympic Athletes

Fagher

Dahlström

Jacobsson

et al. 2019

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Background With increased participation in Paralympic sports, the burden of sports‐related injuries and illnesses may increase. However, there is limited knowledge about the epidemiology of sports‐related injuries and illnesses in Paralympic sports (SRIIPS). Objective To describe among Swedish Paralympic athletes the 1‐year retrospective period prevalence of severe SRIIPS and the point prevalence of all SRIIPS and to examine differences in prevalence proportions between athletes with different impairments, behaviors, and sport characteristics. Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting Swedish Paralympic Programme. Participants One hundred and four Paralympic athletes with visual, physical, and intellectual impairment. Methods An eHealth application adapted to Paralympic athletes was used to collect self‐report data on existing and previous SRIIPS, as well as impairment, behavior, and sport characteristics. Main Outcome Measurements One‐year retrospective period prevalence and point prevalence. Results The period prevalence of severe injuries was 31% (95% CI 23‐40) and the point prevalence 32% (95% CI 24‐41). The period prevalence of severe illnesses was 14% (95% CI 9‐23), and 13% of the athletes (95% CI 8‐22) reported a current illness. More severe injuries (P <.05) were reported by athletes aged 18 to 25 years, not using assistive device, having pain during sport, using analgesics, continuing training injured, and feeling guilt when missing exercise. Athletes who reported a previous severe injury, having pain in daily life and during sport, using analgesics, and being upset when unable to exercise had a higher prevalence of current injuries (P <.05). Being female, reporting previous severe illness, using prescribed medication, and feeling anxious/depressed were features associated with ongoing illnesses (P <.05). Conclusion Paralympic athletes report a high prevalence of SRIIPS. Behavioral and psychological aspects as well as pain and use of medication appear to be associated with the occurrence of SRIIPS. The results imply that factors leading to SRIIPS are complex and call for a broad biopsychosocial approach when developing preventive measures. Level of Evidence III.

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Prevalence of Sports‐Related Injuries and Illnesses in Paralympic Athletes

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Jacobsson

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“…SP is one of the most common symptoms of physical dysfunction caused by increased shoulder load and the repetitive stress of wheelchair handling [7,8,9]. In elite wheelchair athletes, upper limb injuries are frequent, with shoulder injuries being common [10,11]. The risk for SP further increases when wheelchair users also participate in wheelchair basketball (WB), which is the most popular adapted sport and is practiced worldwide [12].…”

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Effect of a Home-based Exercise Program on Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion in Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

García-Gómez

Pérez-Tejero

Hoozemans

et al. 2019

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The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of a 10 week shoulder home based exercise program (SHEP) on shoulder pain (SP) and range of motion (ROM) in a group of elite wheelchair basketball (WB) players. A convenience sample of elite WB players (n = 36, 15 males and 21 females), mean age of 26 years (SD 7.6, range 15–45)) were assigned to either an exercise or a control group, according to the use of the wheelchair during daily activities. The shoulder pain index for wheelchair basketball players (SPI-WB), functional tests and ROM were measured at baseline and after a 10 week intervention. In the analysis of the SPI-WB scores, for the exercise and control groups separately, there were no significant reductions of SPI-WB scores after intervention. Related to the analysis between groups after 10 weeks of intervention, there were no significant differences in changes between the exercise and control groups (Z = 0.840, p > 0.05, r = 0.743). In this regard, there was a significant change after the intervention for shoulder extension ROM (Z = 2.81, p ≤ 0.05, r = 0.249). Shoulder Pain did not increase along the 10 weeks of the SHEP development in WB players who reported SP before the intervention program. However, in those players who started the intervention without SP, as no increase in SP was observed and players were free of injury. An exercise program could be a tool to maintain shoulder health and prevent injuries in elite WB players.

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Health‐Related Incidents among Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Players

Kasitinon

Royston

Wernet

et al. 2020

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Background Studies have revealed a higher incidence of injury and illness among elite adaptive athletes when compared to non‐disabled athletes in the Paralympics and Olympics. However, sport‐specific health care incidence rates and patterns outside of the Paralympics have been poorly described. To date, there are no prospective studies focused on injury or illness rates among intercollegiate wheelchair basketball players. Objective To determine the incidence of sports‐related injuries and illnesses among men's and women's intercollegiate wheelchair basketball teams throughout a season. We hypothesized that injury rates among the intercollegiate wheelchair basketball players would be similar to or greater than those of previously published National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) nondisabled basketball players and that injuries would most commonly affect the upper extremities. Design Prospective surveillance study. Setting Men's and women's intercollegiate wheelchair basketball teams in Arlington, Texas. Participants Twenty‐eight (14 male, 14 female) of the 29 (15 male, 14 female) eligible adult athletes playing on an intercollegiate men's or women's wheelchair basketball team during the 2018‐2019 season. Interventions Completion of a repeatable, electronic, web‐app injury and illness survey during the season, as well as separate pre‐ and post‐season injury and illness surveys. Main Outcome Measures Injury rates throughout the season based on athlete‐exposures and relative risk (RR) of injury of intercollegiate wheelchair basketball players compared to NCAA nondisabled basketball players. Description of onset, location, diagnosis, medical evaluation, and missed time from sport related to injuries and illnesses. Results Sixty‐two health‐related incidents, including 48 injuries and 14 illnesses, were prospectively reported during the season. Overall injury incidence rates were 12.2 (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 7.4 to 17.4) and 13.1 (95% CI 7.8 to 18.4) injuries per 1000 athlete‐exposures among male and female athletes, respectively. These equated to RRs of 1.53 (95% CI 1.03 to 2.27) (male) and 2.01 (95% CI 1.34 to 3.02) (female) when compared to the rates published previously on NCAA nondisabled basketball players, indicating a statistically significant increase in injury risk. Injuries most commonly involved the upper extremities (56.3%). Illnesses commonly involved the gastrointestinal (35.7%) or respiratory (21.4%) systems. Conclusions This is the first prospective study to report incidence of sports‐related injuries and illnesses throughout an intercollegiate wheelchair basketball season. Overall injury rates reported were higher than prior NCAA nondisabled intercollegiate basketball reports. This reinforces the need to establish an accessible network of health care support and injury prevention strategies for these athletes.

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Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury in Para Sport

Cited by 39 publications

References 92 publications

Prevalence of Sports‐Related Injuries and Illnesses in Paralympic Athletes

Prevalence of Sports‐Related Injuries and Illnesses in Paralympic Athletes

Effect of a Home-based Exercise Program on Shoulder Pain and Range of Motion in Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

Health‐Related Incidents among Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Players

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