scholarly journals Sex-based Differences in Hamstring Injury Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Lucy O'Sullivan ◽  
Miho J. Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Hamstring Injury ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Hamstring Injuries ◽  
Injury Risk Factors

Hamstring injuries (HSI) are common in a number of different sports and can confer a significant burden to both male and female athletes. Though research on HSIs in the female athlete population is lacking, current literature suggests male athletes are between two to four times more likely than female athletes to sustain an HSI. Despite this discrepancy, the role of intrinsic sex differences in HSI risk factors has not been previously explored. This review aims to summarize these sex-based differences in HSI risk factors and their influence on the lower rate of HSIs seen in female athletes as compared to male athletes. Women exhibit increased hamstring flexibility and decreased hamstring musculotendinous stiffness as compared to men; women are also shown to be more resistant to skeletal muscle fatigue. Sex differences in the hamstring to quadriceps ratio and certain lower limb morphologies may also contribute to the sex discrepancy in HSI rates. This remains an area for future research in order to understand the multifaceted nature of HSI injury risk factors and optimize HSI rehabilitation and prevention programs for both male and female athletes.

scholarly journals Hamstring Injuries Prevention in Soccer: A Narrative Review of Current Literature

Joints ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gian Nicola Bisciotti ◽  
Karim Chamari ◽  
Emanuele Cena ◽  
Giulia Carimati ◽  
Alessandro Bisciotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
Hamstring Injury ◽  
Apparent Paradox ◽  
Hamstring Injuries ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Injury Risk Factors

AbstractHamstring injuries and reinjuries are one of the most important sport lesions in several sport activities including soccer, Australian football, track and field, rugby, and in general in all sport activities requiring sprinting and acceleration. However, it is important to distinguish between the lesions of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus and semimembranosus. Indeed, three muscles representing the hamstring complex have a very different injury etiology and consequently require different prevention strategies. This fact may explain, at least in part, the high incidence of reinjuries. In soccer, hamstring injuries cause an important rate of time loss (i.e., in average 15–21 matches missed per club per season). The hamstring injury risk factors may be subdivided in three categories: “primary injury risk factors” (i.e., the risk factors mainly causing a first lesion), “recurrent injury risk factors” (i.e., the risk that can cause a reinjury), and bivalent injury risk factors” (i.e., the risk factors that can cause both primary injuries and reinjuries). The high incidence of hamstring lesions caused consequently an important increase in hamstring injury research. However, although the prevention has increased paradoxically, epidemiological data do not show a loss in injuries and/or reinjuries but, on the contrary, they show an increase in hamstring injuries. This apparent paradox highlights the importance both of the improvement in the prevention programs quality and the criteria for return to play after hamstring injury.

Trail running injury risk factors: a living systematic review

2022 ◽  
pp. bjsports-2021-104858
Author(s):  
Carel Viljoen ◽  
Dina C (Christa) Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Willem van Mechelen ◽  
Evert Verhagen ◽  
Bruno Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Trail Running

ObjectiveTo review and frequently update the available evidence on injury risk factors and epidemiology of injury in trail running.DesignLiving systematic review. Updated searches will be done every 6 months for a minimum period of 5 years.Data sourcesEight electronic databases were searched from inception to 18 March 2021.Eligibility criteriaStudies that investigated injury risk factors and/or reported the epidemiology of injury in trail running.ResultsNineteen eligible studies were included, of which 10 studies investigated injury risk factors among 2 785 participants. Significant intrinsic factors associated with injury are: more running experience, level A runner and higher total propensity to sports accident questionnaire (PAD-22) score. Previous history of cramping and postrace biomarkers of muscle damage is associated with cramping. Younger age and low skin phototypes are associated with sunburn. Significant extrinsic factors associated with injury are neglecting warm-up, no specialised running plan, training on asphalt, double training sessions per day and physical labour occupations. A slower race finishing time is associated with cramping, while more than 3 hours of training per day, shade as the primary mode of sun protection and being single are associated with sunburn. An injury incidence range 0.7–61.2 injuries/1000 hours of running and prevalence range 1.3% to 90% were reported. The lower limb was the most reported region of injury, specifically involving blisters of the foot/toe.ConclusionLimited studies investigated injury risk factors in trail running. Our review found eight intrinsic and nine extrinsic injury risk factors. This review highlighted areas for future research that may aid in designing injury risk management strategies for safer trail running participation.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021240832.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Study on Injury Risk Factors of Perak Athletes

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Lee Ai Choo ◽  
Mohd Yusof Baharudin ◽  
Fairus Fariza Zainudin ◽  
Mohansundar Sankaravel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Extrinsic Risk

The objective of this study is to identify the injury risk factors of Perak male and female athletes who participating in contact and non-contact sports, meanwhile to suggest preventive strategies to all the sports personnel. The research design chosen was retrospective descriptive epidemiological study. The data from this study is examined based on intrinsic risk factors (Self Induce and Attire) and extrinsic risk factors (Third Party, Environment and Equipment). The descriptive statistics was utilized to analyze the research variables. The data collected for self status in self induce factor, finding revealed that body composition (51.1%) as highest risk followed by body status to play (41.7%), self-attitude (5.8%) and age difference (1.4%). Whereby, for factor of attire, more injuries occurred due to not wearing appropriate protective gear (47.5%) compared to inappropriate footwear (34.5%) and inappropriate clothing (18.0%). The extrinsic factors of third party that lead to injuries were mostly due to opponent (89.2%), contrary to referee (10.8%) and none from audiences. There was no injury reported due to playing equipment. This study finding revealed that playing surface was reported highest (75.5%) in environment factors followed by weather (24.5%). In the nutshell, injury rates can be reduced by identifying the injury risk factors and thus the life span of high performance athletes will be prolonged.  

Modifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Female Athletes Through Real-Time Biofeedback

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (5S) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Michael A. Riley ◽  
Scott Bonnette ◽  
Christopher DiCesare ◽  
Adam Kiefer ◽  
Kevin Shockley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injury ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

A Literature Review of Factors Influencing Injurious Falls

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Faithe J. X. Poh ◽  
Shefaly Shorey
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Injurious Falls ◽  
Injury Risk Factors ◽  
Include Body Mass Index

Falls pose substantial challenges to health care institutions. This review aims to provide a synthesis and critique of studies that investigated fall injury risk factors and to identify significant risk factors that predispose patients to injurious falls. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, COCHRANE, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Heath Literature, and Scopus. Additional records were searched through Google Scholar and bibliographies of the retrieved articles. Twenty-three primary research studies were included. Demographic, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors have been identified. Demographics include age, gender, and marital status. Intrinsic factors include body mass index, medication, and preexisting conditions, and extrinsic factors include environmental factors. Several factors were found to be inconclusive. These factors should be considered and examined further. Future research may evaluate interventions focusing on targeted risk factors of injurious falls. Clinical guidelines addressing the factors in this review may be considered after further testing and research.

scholarly journals Perceptions of the technical staff of professional teams regarding injury prevention in Spanish national futsal leagues: a cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e8817
Author(s):  
Carlos Lago-Fuentes ◽  
Alejandro Jiménez-Loaisa ◽  
Alexis Padrón-Cabo ◽  
Marcos Mecías-Calvo ◽  
Ezequiel Rey
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Technical Staff ◽  
Injury Risk Factors

Futsal is a sport with increasing popularity and level of performance, both in male and female categories. Also, there are several injuries along a season, so it is needed to know how to reduce this burden. The purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of technical staff on injury risk factors, risk testing and preventive measures, and the strategies used by them within professional male and female futsal teams. A cross-sectional study was designed during the 2017–2018 season. A total of 32 futsal teams involved in male and female Spanish national futsal leagues completed, through an online survey platform, a questionnaire about injury risk factors, risk testing and preventive measures. Findings showed that: (a) most teams reported enough human resources, but insufficient material and time resources, (b) the main risk factors detected were previous injuries, strength deficits and dehydration, (c) functional movement patterns, flexibility tests and self-report questionnaires were the most applied tests for detecting injury risks in their players and (d) most of the main preventive measures used by technical staff matched with the best valued by them. Technical staff defined properly the main risk factors in futsal performance, as well as they applied preventive strategies with scientific support. The information provided in this research could be of interest for sport scientists and technical staff when designing more accurate and efficient injury prevention programs in futsal.

scholarly journals Sex differences and the effects of modified combat regulations on endurance capacity in judo athletes: A meta-analytic approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Sterkowicz-Przybycień ◽  
David H. Fukuda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Anaerobic Threshold ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Endurance Capacity ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Rule Changes ◽  
Judo Athletes

Abstract Judo requires endurance capacity to recover from its high-intensity intermittent actions. This systematic review aimed to evaluate VO2max and the anaerobic threshold in competitive male and female judo athletes. Twelve eligible studies were chosen for quantitative meta-analysis, including results for 188 male and 159 female athletes. Combined values were calculated and compared by gender prior to and following altered combat regulations in 2003. No significant differences in VO2max were noted following the rule changes, but female athletes’ values increased to a level comparable to those reported in male athletes prior to the alterations. VO2max in male judo athletes was higher (54.8±1.9 ml·kg-1·min-1) than in female athletes (48.7±2.2 ml·kg-1·min-1). The effect size of gender was large (d = 1.30) for VO2max and negligible for the anaerobic threshold. Sexual dimorphism exists in VO2max of judo athletes and changes in combat duration did not affect these differences.

Sex Differences in Changes with Age in Record Running Performances

1982 ◽  
Vol 1 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Stones ◽  
Albert Kozma
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Curve Fitting ◽  
Model Comparison ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Exponential Model ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Fitting Procedures ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACTRecord running performances were compared between male and female athletes within an age range of 40–63 years and over events ranging in distance from 100 yards to the marathon. Curve fitting procedures indicated that age-performance relationships could be accurately expressed by use of an exponential model. Comparison of curve parameters revealed, a) that female performances declines more steeply with age than those of male athletes, b) decline with age was steeper for events beyond sprint distances than for sprint events for both sexes and, c) discrepancies between male and female performances did not relate significantly to event distance.

Screening Hamstring Injury Risk Factors Multiple Times in a Season Does Not Improve the Identification of Future Injury Risk

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Opar ◽  
Joshua D. Ruddy ◽  
Morgan D. Williams ◽  
Nirav Maniar ◽  
Jack T. Hickey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Hamstring Injury ◽  
Injury Risk Factors
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