Analysis of combat sports players’ injuries according to playing style for sports physiotherapy research

Abstract

[Purpose] This study describes the characteristics of injuries in strike and non-strike combat sports, and the results are intended for use in the area of sports physiotherapy research. [Subjects and Methods] The study was conducted on 159 athletes involved in a variety of combat sports. The participants included elite college players of the following sports: judo (47), ssireum (19), wrestling (13), kendo (30), boxing (16), and taekwondo (34). Of the participants, 133 were male and 26 were female. In the case of ssireum and boxing, all of the athletes were male. [Results] In the case of the combat sports, the types of injury and injured regions differed according to playing style. Dislocation and injuries to the neck, shoulders, and elbows were more frequent in the non-strike sports, while injuries to the wrists and hands were more frequent in the strike sports. There was a high incidence of sprains, strains, bruises, and injuries to the lower limbs in both groups. [Conclusion] We suggest that the characteristics of injuries in combat sports differ according to playing style, and our study will therefore provide physical therapists and researchers with information that can be used to prevent injury.

A systematic review of prospective epidemiological research into injury and illness in Olympic combat sport

“…There was also one multisport study that encompassed all four sports 32. Extracted data are presented in table 1.…”

“…The purpose of all but one study was to record all injuries that met a particular working definition (displayed in table 1) across 12 weeks,32 1 year,17 20 22 31 4 years19 and 5 years 16. Collectively, the studies reported an assortment of statistical methods, with logistic regression analysis,24 Student’s t-test32 and χ 2  tests24 25 27 29 32 being the most common.…”

“…Collectively, the studies reported an assortment of statistical methods, with logistic regression analysis,24 Student’s t-test32 and χ 2  tests24 25 27 29 32 being the most common. Descriptive statistics such as proportions were reported in four studies26 28–30 that also reported injury incidence.…”

Relationship Between Functional Limitations of the Locomotor System and Performance in Judo

“…Injuries can have several different causes. Most frequently, however, they are caused by a combination of micro-injuries, overloading of the locomotor system, and inadequate warm-up [5]. The Functional Movement Screen used in the current study is a simple and non-invasive screening test battery that makes it possible to determine the quality of the movement, functional deficits, and the degree of asymmetry in the body.…”

“…Some muscle groups have a tendency to initiate the movement, whereas others play a stabilising role. If these patterns are disturbed, this can cause overloading, resulting in injuries to the locomotor system [4,5]. A key part of injury prevention is implementing adequate training, which should be adjusted to the needs and skills of an individual athlete.…”