Factors associated with injuries among first-division Rwandan female soccer players

Niyonsenga, Jean Damascene; Phillips, Julie

doi:10.4314/ahs.v13i4.23

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“…One prospective study (level II) investigated ‘any injury’ regarding total days injured [ 104 ], whereas the remaining studies examined any physical injury that occurred during sport using either prospective (level II) [ 64 , 66 – 68 ], case-control (level III) [ 84 ], or cross-sectional study designs (level III) [ 70 , 76 , 102 ]. Two cross-sectional studies (level III) examined participants’ one-season [ 102 ] or three-season [ 76 ] history of ‘any injury’. Sports represented included rugby union, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball.…”

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“…Despite significant relationships demonstrating players with increased joint mobility, joint laxity, or muscular flexibility were at an increased risk of sports injury [ 61 , 73 , 76 , 78 , 80 , 95 , 100 , 101 , 104 ], no association summary conclusions with primarily moderate certainty were consistently demonstrated between flexibility and all injury categories in female, team ball sport players. The lack of association between flexibility and sports injury supports the results of several studies that have included stretching exercises in injury prevention programs, but found no significant reduction in injury rates [ 105 – 107 ].…”

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The relationship between physical fitness attributes and sports injury in female, team ball sport players: a systematic review

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Background Understanding the relationships between physical fitness characteristics and sports injury may assist with the development of injury minimisation programs. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the association between physical fitness attributes and sports injury in female, team ball sport players. Methods Four scientific databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, Scopus) and reference lists of relevant research were searched for eligible studies up to September 2, 2019. Full-text articles examining the relationship between physical fitness and sports injury in female, team ball sport players were included. A modified Downs and Black checklist was used to assess methodological quality. Data synthesis determined summary conclusions based on the number of significant relationships divided by the total relationships investigated and reported as a percentage. Level of certainty was identified for summary conclusions based on level of evidence. Sub-analyses regarding competition level, age, and single injury types were also conducted. Results A total of 44 studies were included. Data synthesis revealed no associations (low to moderate certainty) between body composition (1/9; 11%), flexibility (18–20%), and balance (2/8; 25%) and ‘any injury’ classification. No associations (mostly of moderate certainty) were found between flexibility (0–27%), muscular strength (0–27%), and body composition (14–33%) and various body region injury classifications, whereas mixed summary conclusions were shown for balance (0-48%). Many associations between physical fitness and sports injury were deemed ‘unknown’ or with an insufficient level of certainty. Sub-analyses revealed no association between strength and noncontact ACL injuries (0/5; 0%) or ankle sprains (0/12; 0%), and between flexibility and ankle sprains (1/5; 20%); however, insufficient certainty of these results exists. Clear associations were concluded between balance and lower body injuries in female, non-elite (10/16; 63%) and junior (9/12; 75%) team ball sport players, with moderate and insufficient certainty of these results, respectively. Conclusion Limited evidence is available to demonstrate relationships between physical fitness and sports injury in female, team ball sport players. High-quality evidence investigating the multifactorial nature of sports injury, including the interactions physical fitness qualities have with other injury determinants, is needed to better understand the role of physical fitness in minimising sports injuries in female, team ball sport players. Trial Registration CRD42017077374 (PROSPERO on September 14, 2017).

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“…It is vital to identify risk factors and injury mechanisms to establish potential preventative strategies [61]. Previous injury is widely documented as a key intrinsic risk factor for future injury in both youth [62][63][64] and senior [65][66][67][68][69] players. An increased injury risk of 74% has been reported in youth players with a history of at least one previous injury [70].…”

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Physiological Characteristics of Female Soccer Players and Health and Performance Considerations: A Narrative Review

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Female soccer has seen a substantial rise in participation, as well as increased financial support from governing bodies over the last decade. Thus, there is an onus on researchers and medical departments to develop a better understanding of the physical characteristics and demands, and the health and performance needs of female soccer players. In this review, we discuss the current research, as well as the knowledge gaps, of six major topics: physical demands, talent identification, body composition, injury risk and prevention, health and nutrition. Data on female talent identification are scarce, and future studies need to elucidate the influence of relative age and maturation selection across age groups. Regarding the physical demands, more research is needed on the pattern of high-intensity sprinting during matches and the contribution of soccer-specific movements. Injuries are not uncommon in female soccer players, but targeting intrinsically modifiable factors with injury prevention programmes can reduce injury rates. The anthropometric and physical characteristics of female players are heterogeneous and setting specific targets should be discouraged in youth and sub-elite players. Menstrual cycle phase may influence performance and injury risk; however, there are few studies in soccer players. Nutrition plays a critical role in health and performance and ensuring adequate energy intake remains a priority. Despite recent progress, there is considerably less research in female than male soccer players. Many gaps in our understanding of how best to develop and manage the health and performance of female soccer players remain.

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“…22 Injuries too are serious in South Africa. 23 A review of injuries at two hospitals in Eastern Cape showed that interpersonal violence (60%) and traffic accidents (19%) were the leading causes of injury. One would have thought that hearing loss might not be such an important topic.…”

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Editorial: Infections and non-communicable diseases that just refuse to go away

Tumwine¹

2014

Afr H. Sci.

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Infections and non-communicable diseases that just refuse to go away What is new in HIV/AIDs and hepatitis?Here we discuss the latest information on the above subject. Tanzanian workers report a knowledge gap among attendees on of antenatal care clinics. (PMTCT), especially at primary health care facilities. 1 This is disappointing because a lot of effort and resources have been invested in PMTCT. But they are not alone. South African authors have found that while traditional healers play a key role in the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections including HI/AIDS, they have serious shortcomings especially poor diagnosis. 2 Testing for HIV remains a very important strategy for HIV prevention in South Africa especially for young people. Over 50% of the youth reported that they had had an HIV test with females more likely to test than males. 3 This is timely because work in Lesotho has shown that health workers attribute HIV/AIDS to changing lifestyles and demographic profiles. 4 In fact family dynamics in adherence to HAART has been studied by Nigerian workers. 5 Most of the respondents were adherent and attributed this to care and support they received from their families. In a related article, Ugandan authors report on knowledge, attitude and barriers to condom use among female sex workers and truck drivers among whom the risk of HIV remains high. 6 They conclude that condom use is still hampered by socioeconomic and relationship factors.Co-infection of HIV and hepatitis B among children on HAART has hardly been reported from Africa. Work from Nigeria shows a prevalence of 6%. Co-infected children were more likely to have low CD4 counts. 7 Outcome of patients on HAART remains poor with a very high mortality of 21% reported from Uganda is a cause for concern. 8 The main causes were opportunistic infections, malignancy and AZT associated anemia. Dyslipidaemia and dysglycaemia are serious problem among patients on HAART. Ghanaian authors have found that HAART was associated with lipodystrophy and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 9 Hepatitis remains a big challenge in Africa. The prevalence of hepatitis B antigemia (HBsAg) among pregnant women was 6.6% consistent with reports from elsewhere in Africa 10 .

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Factors associated with injuries among first-division Rwandan female soccer players

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

The relationship between physical fitness attributes and sports injury in female, team ball sport players: a systematic review

The relationship between physical fitness attributes and sports injury in female, team ball sport players: a systematic review

Physiological Characteristics of Female Soccer Players and Health and Performance Considerations: A Narrative Review

Editorial: Infections and non-communicable diseases that just refuse to go away

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