The effectiveness of neuromuscular warm-up strategies, that require no additional equipment, for preventing lower limb injuries during sports participation: a systematic review

Physical activity plays a significant role in the well-being of a child. Long-term health benefits depend on continuation of physical activity, which enhances well-being and favours balanced development. Injuries can counter the beneficial effects of sports participation, especially if a child is unable to continue participating because of any residual effects of injury. Prevention of sports injuries has been largely implemented in the last few years. This chapter reviews common lower limb injuries in children with an emphasis on injury management. Sports-related injuries of the lower limb in children mostly cover ligament injuries, fractures, epiphyseal injuries, and apophysitis. It also cover the most frequent approaches for the management of these injuries, including conservative management for undisplaced fractures or partial ligamentous ruptures. Surgery is recommended for displaced fractures or complete ligamentous injuries.

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Injury Prevalence of the Lower Limbs in Handball Players: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010332 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 332

Author(s):

Iván Martín-Guzón ◽

Alejandro Muñoz ◽

Jorge Lorenzo-Calvo ◽

Diego Muriarte ◽

Moisés Marquina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Selection Process ◽

Knee Injuries ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Ankle Injuries ◽

Quality Analysis ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Limb Injuries

Lower limb injuries are frequent in handball and a serious hindrance to athletic performance. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the available research on the prevalence of lower limb injuries in handball players according to sex and competitive level. According to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, 19 studies were selected after a systematic search and selection process of three digital databases: Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. Furthermore, a study quality analysis using an ‘Extension for Sports Injury and Illness Surveillance of the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE-SIIS)’ was carried out. The sample consisted of 7110 male and female handball players registering 4483 injuries in their lower limbs. The results showed a high incidence of knee injuries (30.23%) and ankle injuries (24.80%), especially in the ligaments, such as the talofibular and the anterior cruciate ligaments. Considering sex and competitive level, knee injuries accounted for 47.02% of injuries among women, while among men, ankle injuries were most prevalent (34.22%) in international competitions. Additionally, the most common cause of injuries was trauma (85.61%). The findings highlighted that the prevalence of lower limb injuries varies greatly according to the characteristics of the sample and injury. Therefore, the study underlines the importance that sports practitioners (physical trainers, readapters, and physiotherapists) adapt training protocols to reduce injury incidence in the most affected body areas or tissues.

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Association between trunk muscles characteristics with lower limb injuries: A systematic review

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.013 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. 301-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M. Emami ◽

M.A. Mohseni Bandpei ◽

N. Rahmani ◽

A. Biglarian ◽

M. Taghipour

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Trunk Muscles ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Limb Injuries

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Study Regarding the Types of Incidence of Lower Limb Injuries in Romanian Badminton Players

GYMNASIUM ◽

10.29081/gsjesh.2017.18.1.16 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol XVIII (1) ◽

Author(s):

Alexandra Gabriela Milon

Keyword(s):

Lower Limb ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Special Equipment ◽

Foot Injuries ◽

Warm Up ◽

Racquet Sports ◽

Limb Injuries

Badminton is a very complex sport that requires the players to have speed, strength, endurance, and dexterity during the game. It is one of the most demanding racquet sports. Because of the changes in direction and of the jumping, many badminton players suffer from injuries in their lower limbs. Most badminton players suffer from various leg and foot injuries, such as: sprains, strains, ligament tears, etc. The rate of injury in badminton is quite high, and it is important for the athletes to perform a good warm up and to use special equipment for this sport, in order to prevent such injuries.

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Intrinsic Risk Factors for Exercise-Related Lower Limb Injuries*

Sports Medicine ◽

10.2165/00007256-199826040-00004 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 253-263 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Fiona G. Neely

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Limb Injuries

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An influence study of active muscle and sitting postures on lower limb injuries during frontal impact

International Journal of Crashworthiness ◽

10.1080/13588265.2020.1858645 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Sen Xiao ◽

Wu Chen ◽

Xinran Liu ◽

Zhidong Qu

Keyword(s):

Lower Limb ◽

Frontal Impact ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Active Muscle ◽

Limb Injuries

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries in New Zealand Army Recruits as Defined by Physical Therapy Service Presentations

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usab186 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Narelle Hall ◽

Maria Constantinou ◽

Mark Brown ◽

Belinda Beck ◽

Suzanne Kuys

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Basic Training ◽

Lower Limb Injuries ◽

Limb Injuries ◽

Army Recruits ◽

Therapy Service

ABSTRACT Introduction Army recruit injuries occurring during basic training can lead to high personal and organizational burdens potentially threatening deployment capability. Previous military surveillance describing recruit injury as defined by physical therapy presentations is limited to 1-year duration or includes only male infantry recruits or trained personnel. Research describing injury incidence and trends specific to New Zealand Army basic training recruits over a longer period will better inform future injury prevention programs. Aims To identify the incidence and patterns of injuries reported from physical therapy presentations for New Zealand Army recruits undertaking basic training over a 4-year period. Materials and Methods This retrospective observational study identified injuries from physical therapy service presentations in New Zealand Army recruits from 2008 to 2011. All male and female New Zealand Army recruits who presented to physical therapy, following medical triage, were included. Recruit physical therapy presentations for injury and respiratory and other conditions were collated. Injury incidence was grouped by body region (upper limbs, lower limbs, and combined spinal regions) and site (joint or segment), and cumulative and injury incidence rates were calculated. Results One thousand eight hundred and ninety-six (1,697 males and 199 females) New Zealand Army recruits commenced basic training between 2008 and 2011. One thousand six hundred and eighty-three physical therapy presentations occurred for recruit injury during New Zealand Army basic training over 4 years. Lower limb injuries accounted for over 75% (n = 1,285) of the overall demand for physical therapy service during recruit basic training. Injuries sustained at the knee and below accounted for 67% of all reported injury presentations. Conclusion Four years of injury surveillance using physical therapy presentations identified the lower limb, with the knee and below as the most commonly injured regions in New Zealand Army recruits. Injury prevention interventions for New Zealand Army recruits should aim to reduce lower limb injuries. Future research on injury surveillance would benefit from incorporating clear injury and severity definitions, established injury classification systems, and standardized incidence calculations.

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