Sport Injuries among Wheelchair Basketball Players During the Paralympic Games: Incidence, Mechanism and Prevention
Keywords:
Wheelchair basketball, Sport injury, Paralympic, Sport rehabilitationAbstract
Wheelchair basketball is recognized as one of the sports with a high risk of injury. Sports injuries elicit both physical and psychological repercussions which detrimentally impact sports performance. This article aims to review the incidence, body region, mechanisms, and characteristics of common sports injuries among wheelchair basketball players during the Paralympic Games, the foremost event in disabled sports tournaments. Additionally, it seeks to identify preventive strategies for these injuries. According to literature, the upper limb region, particularly the shoulder complex, spine, head, wrist, and elbow, exhibits the highest number of injuries. Crucial factors impacting injury risk are the distinctive movement patterns inherent in this sport, which predispose players to increased shoulder overloading, and frequent instances of player contact during competitive play. Common diagnoses include concussions, muscle injuries/contusions, myalgia, and pressure injuries. This article offers significant insights for athlete support personnel, aiding in the development of training and preventive strategies to mitigate injury risk among wheelchair basketball players. It underscores the critical role of medical teams in sports injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Implementation of prevention guidelines for pressure injuries, enhancement of movement quality and muscle strengthening programs, and upper limb injury rehabilitation programs may effectively mitigate the risk and severity of injuries and thereby expediting rehabilitation outcomes.
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