The major aspects determining the most prevalent injuries in baseball: A review

Abstract

The major intention of this study is to identify the major injuries that related to the baseball players. Twenty-seven articles related with common baseball injuries in game situation, player position, training period were used for this study. The most common upper body injuries are happened shoulder, head, hand, and lower body injuries are occurred in the knee, ankle, and upper leg. The pitchers are common with upper body injuries and knee and collision injuries are common with defensive players including catchers. Non-game injuries usually occurs when recurrent of the movement and game injuries occurs when contacting while playing. Most of injuries occur in season of baseball training due to the heavy workload with high intensity and high volume of training sessions. This study provides knowledge about the nature of injuries, injury identification, and treatments in order to avoid injuries for performance development.

Analyzing Sports Injuries of Kabaddi Players: A Systematic Review

“…Kabaddi, an aggressive sport originating from India, poses a significant risk of knee injury to its players, with studies highlighting the prevalence of such injuries (Dahiya & Kumar, 2023;Mondal, 2017). Research into the profile of knee injuries among elite Iranian karateka also revealed a high incidence of knee injuries, particularly involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), articular cartilage and meniscus (Naserpour et al, 2021).…”

“…Ankle injuries are a common concern in Kabaddi, with research highlighting their frequency and impact on A h e a d o f P r i n t players. Research shows that knee injuries are common in Kabaddi players, followed by ankle injuries, emphasizing the vulnerability of the lower extremities in this sport (Dahiya & Kumar, 2023;Mondal, 2017;Pal et al, 2021). Ankle ligament OEO is particularly important, with varying percentages reported across different age groups and genders of Kabaddi players, demonstrating the importance of these injuries across different demographics.…”

“…Shoulder injuries are a significant concern in Kabaddi, with a focus on knee injuries in the sport. Research has highlighted the prevalence of knee injuries, such as ACL tears and meniscus tears, leading to retirement from the sport and significant time loss in competition (Dahiya & Kumar, 2023). While knee injuries are predominant, the upper extremities, including the shoulders, are also prone to injury in kabaddi, with contact with opponents being the main cause (Dhillon et al, 2016).…”

“…Kabaddi players exhibit significant levels of muscle and body fitness, affecting their performance and susceptibility to injury. Research has shown that Kabaddi demands certain physical and physiological fitness characteristics such as agility, strength, speed and flexibility (Dahiya & Kumar, 2023). Additionally, research highlights the high prevalence of injuries in Kabaddi due to its aggressive nature, with knee injuries being particularly common among players (Chidambara Raja, 2023;D.…”