Sports Injuries in High School Athletes: A Review of Injury-Risk and Injury-Prevention Research

Context Many factors can affect the injury risk and quality of life among high school athletes. Early sport specialization and club sport participation may be components to consider when assessing the injury risk and quality of life. Objective To investigate patient-reported quality-of-life and injury-history measures among adolescent athletes at different sport-specialization levels and to compare these measures between those who did and those who did not report participating in club sports. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting High school athletic facility. Patients or Other Participants High school student athletes 13 to 18 years of age were recruited and tested during their annual preseason athletic physical examinations. Main Outcome Measure(s) Our primary grouping variables were sport-specialization level (classified as low, moderate, or high) and club sport participation (organized sport outside of traditional school athletics). Our outcome variables were the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Pediatric Profile-37 rating, Severity Measure for Depression–Child score, and injury history. Results A total of 97 individuals participated (mean age = 15.2 ± 1.1 years; 38% female). Relatively similar proportions of individuals reported participating at each level of sport specialization (low = 34%, moderate = 40%, high = 26%). Forty-six (48%) participants stated they participated in club sports. No differences were evident in quality of life (P values = .15–.92 across domains), depression (P = .60), or injury history (P > .70) among the specialization groups. Those who described participating in club sports had a higher proportion of time-loss musculoskeletal injuries (63% versus 29%; P = .002) and of injuries requiring imaging, injection, a cast, a brace, or crutches (72% versus 46%; P = .013) than those who did not. Conclusions Although no injury-history differences were found among the sport-specialization groups, a higher proportion of club sport athletes than nonclub sport athletes reported a history of injury. Club sports are generally seen as more competitive, and the higher number of injuries seen in this setting could be related to a higher level of play among club sport athletes.

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971 Sports injuries among high school athletes in west central Florida for academic year 2014–2015

Injury Prevention ◽

10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042156.971 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (Suppl 2) ◽

pp. A345.3-A346

Author(s):

Karen D Liller ◽

Siew Wong ◽

Barbara Morris ◽

Yingwei Yang

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Sports Injuries ◽

High School Athletes ◽

Central Florida ◽

West Central ◽

Academic Year

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Characterization of Prepractice Injury Prevention Exercises of High School Athletic Teams

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/1941738117733981 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 511-517 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

James R. Slauterbeck ◽

Autumn Reilly ◽

Pamela M. Vacek ◽

Rebecca Choquette ◽

Timothy W. Tourville ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Static Stretching ◽

Chi Square ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Warm Up ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Injury Prevention Program ◽

High School Athletic

Background: Static and dynamic exercises are performed before activity to decrease injury risk and increase performance. Although evidence supports using dynamic over static stretching and performing Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ as a dynamic prepractice routine, we do not know the frequency at which these exercises are utilized in high school populations. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that there is a wide variety of preparticipation exercises performed by high school athletes, and that few high school teams perform FIFA 11+ as an injury prevention program in its entirety. Study Design: Observational study. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Methods: High school prepractice routines were observed for 185 teams (football, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse) over 1 season. The percentages of team warm-up routines that included components of FIFA 11+ were calculated, and the chi-square test was used to compare sex, sport, and level of competition. Results: Of a total 644 warm-up observations, 450 (69.9%) included only non–FIFA 11+ exercises, 56 (8.7%) included at least 1 FIFA 11+ exercise, and 38 (5.9%) included only jogging; 69 (10.6%) consisted only of sport-specific activities. The type of warm-up differed significantly between males and females ( P = 0.002), sports ( P < 0.001), and level of competition ( P < 0.001). Static stretching and athletes stretching on their own were observed in 14% and 15% of all observations. No team performed the FIFA 11+ injury prevention routine in its entirety. Conclusion: The type of warm-up differed by sex, sport, and level of competition. Static stretching was performed more frequently than anticipated, and an entire FIFA 11+ warm-up was never performed. Clinical Relevance: We need to identify the exercises that decrease injury and increase performance and better inform the athletic population about the risks and benefits of static and dynamic warm-up programs.

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Signs and Types of Sports Injuries in Sports Clubs

New Approaches in Scientific Research ◽

10.21661/r-553239 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aiste Barbora Uspuriene ◽

Vaida Zhiglite

Keyword(s):

Injury Prevention ◽

Sports Injuries ◽

Prevention Research ◽

Sports Clubs ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Sports Club

One of the most important factors influencing the quality of sports club services is the competencies of the hired staff. It is also emphasized that special attention must be paid to the competencies of coaches in the field of injury prevention. Research aim – to analyze the literature and to reveal expression and type of sports injuries in sports clubs.

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