Basketball does not feature as many injuries as some other team sports, such as football or soccer, but basketball players are at a particularly high risk for certain injuries. The sports trauma and overuse prevention stop campaign provides sports injury prevention tips and additional information to help prevent sports overuse and trauma injuries in kids. Most injuries incurred during basketball are the result of physical contact, either with another player or with the ball itself. Athletes who can effectively and efficiently perform pullups can boast great core stability and body control, which will ultimately make them more efficient athletes on the basketball court. Policy prevention of sportsrelated orofacial injuries aapd. Fortunately, many of these injuries can be prevented. High participation rates in basketball have led to a large number of injuries, especially considering that basketball poses one of the highest risks of injury in team sports, with injury rates reported between 7 and 10 injuries per athletic exposures. Many people, from young children to adults, participate in organized leagues and pickup games to play sports such as basketball, tennis, baseball, football and soccer. The prevent blindness name, logo, telephone number and information may not be omitted. Dick r et al 2007 descriptive epidemiology of collegiate mens basketball injuries. The secondary objective included the evaluation of risk factors for asi. B to calculate the rate of injuries per 1,000 athletecompetitions, per 1,000 athlete. Elbow injuries in athletes osu center for continuing.
Injuries can also result from jumps, falls, and overuse. Jul 16, 2018 the objective of our study was to investigate the epidemiology of girls basketball and soccer injuries in high schools with and without an at over the 200607200809 academic years using data from two injury surveillance systems that collected injury information on both sports during the same period of time. This often occurs in basketball when landing from a jump or planting for a sudden change of direction. Anatomy, careers, and injury prevention student workbook dear students, you are about to embark on a fascinating and sometimes emotional journey to learn about what life is like for young people and their families after they have a brain or spinal cord injury.
Todays highspeed, physical sport scarcely resembles the original game. Sports injury study total injuries ranked by sport numbers are in thousands 000 sport total total injured % of injuries per sport participants participants total injuries 100 participants total injuries 211,202 20,145 100. College female direct catastrophic injuries, 1982 to 2012 31 table 5. I understand that the dangers and risk of practicing and competing in basketball include, but are not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in. Survey of catastrophic football injuries, which is also conducted at the university of north carolina. Injuries in young athletes are on the rise, but elbow and shoulder injuries in children are on the verge of becoming an epidemic. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 1. Injuries from concussion have been thought of as football injuries, but more and more research is demonstrating the occurrence of concussion in basketball, especially in females. The most frequent injury diagnosis was ligament sprains, followed. A recent study found that ankle and foot injuries accounted for 40% of high school basketball injuries, followed by the knee 15%, headfaceneck 14%, armhand 10%, and hipthighupper leg 8%. In basketball, five of the six injuries 83% were lacerations, and one of six 17% was a comeal abrasion and a concurrent subconjunctival hemorrhage. Top 5 ways to prevent basketball injuries upmc healthbeat. Common sports injuries amongst the elite women basketball players of india. Shoulder injuries may start off as minor, but if a player ignores the pain and continues to play, it can turn into a more serious injury.
Professional athletes in the nba experience a rate of gamerelated injuries that is. Research has identified a handful of injuries that are common among basketball players. No alternate or pickup players will be allowed after the first 2 regular season games. Multistation proprioceptive exercise program prevents ankle injuries in basketball.
Common injuries in basketball players hss playbook blog. The trend clearly suggests lower limb injuries, which account for approximately 62%, occur much more regularly than injuries to the trunk or upper limb. Injury to the medial collateral ligament is most common following a blow to the outside of the knee and can be often be treated with ice, bracing and a. This sheet may be reproducedunaltered in hard print photocopied for educational purposes only. Incidence and pattern of injuries among adolescent basketball. Common injuries ankle sprain the most common injury in sports is a lateral ankle sprain. Keep up to date on nba injuries with s injury report. The most common injuries in basketball pertain to various types of ankle sprains, and patellofemoral pain or acute knee trauma drakos, m. Prevention of lower extremity injuries in basketball. Injuries tend to occur in the dominant elbow 86% of men 93% in their 40s, laborers. Oct 26, 2016 basketball is considered a contact sport, as opposed to a collision sport like football or hockey. Sutton km, jaaos, 2010 demographics incidence of distal biceps rupture is 1. The intense, repetitive jumping motions that are an essential part of this sport make injuries due to stress and.
Basketball was first introduced to the world in 1891 by dr. Knee injuries basketball requires extensive stop and go and cutting maneuvers which can put the ligaments and menisci of the knee at risk. They include ankle sprain, groin pull, shin splints, tendinitis, hamstring pull, strained lower back, runners knee, separated shoulder, wrist sprain, and acl sprain. Prevention of ankle sprain injuries in youth soccer and. Apr 10, 2018 these injuries dont just happen to children, as they also frequently occur in college and professional players.
Sports and recreation safety fact sheet 2015 fatalities. Several strategies can help to prevent basketball injuries from careful inspection of the play area to using proper passing techniques. This injury occurs by rolling the ankle over the outside of the foot. The policy briefing has been developed for national basketball federations and local associations and is in particular of interest for coaches, trainers and players.
James naismith, a physical education professor and instructor at the international young mens christian association training school ymca today, springfield college in springfield, massachusetts, usa, was trying to keep his gym class active on a rainy day. With modern basketballs fast pace game come many opportunities for injuries. Common sports injuries amongst the elite women basketball. Nba players suffer most from lateral ankle sprains, patellofemoral inflammation, lumbar strains, and hamstring strains. High school female indirect catastrophic injuries, 1982 to 2012 30 table 4. Pdf to present an overview of the medical conditions experienced by athletes competing in the national basketball association nba from the 19881989. Ice should be applied in intervals between 10 and no more than 20 minutes and if possible, secured with an elastic wrap. Male and female youth 1118 years soccer and basketball players n 5 2265 in alberta, canada.
Ankle and foot injuries are the most common injuries in basketball at any level. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing. Up next in our series on basketball injuries, lets discuss shoulder injuries. Significant health benefits are derived from sports and recreational physical activities. Whether its rolling an ankle, getting hit while scrambling for the ball, or accidentally getting stepped on, basketball leaves athletes most open to these types of injuries. Peach baskets have changed into nets, and the pace of the game has increased tremendously. In water polo, one of the two injuries was a laceration, and the other was a corneal abrasion. Common sports injuries this guide is intended to help coaches treat, prevent, and speed recovery in their athletes. Pdf injuries and illnesses in the national basketball association. The fastpaced action of basketball can cause a wide range of injuries, most often to the foot, ankle, and knee.
Basketball injuries basketball was first introduced to the world in 1891 by dr. To investigate the effectiveness of a multistation proprioceptive exercise program for the prevention of ankle injuries in basketball players using a. I am awarethat basketball is a high risk sport and that practicing or competing in basketball will be a dangerous and unpredictable activity involving many risks of injury. The objective of our study was to investigate the epidemiology of girls basketball and soccer injuries in high schools with and without an at over the 200607200809 academic years using data from two injury surveillance systems that collected injury information on both sports during the same period of time. Ice is appropriate for acute injuries sudden onset of injury. High school female direct catastrophic injuries, 1982 to 2012 29 table 3. Todays high speed, physical sport scarcely resembles the original game. The predominant site of these injuries was the knee. If a team exceeds a certain limit of team fouls in a given period quarter or half four. In 1905, frequent injuries on the football field prompted president theodore. Official rules of the national basketball association pdf. History of basketball in early december 1891, canadian american dr. Only players who are listed on a teams roster form may play. Basketball requires running, jumping and quick pivoting, setting players up for injuries.
Basketball common injuries and prevention tips stop sports. Treatment of dental and oral injuries can cost upwards of over an individuals lifetime. In the event of injury to a players, the officials. Rest ice compression evaluation ice is generally the first line of defense for treating injuries. Baseball and basketball have been shown to have the highest incidence of sportsrelated dental injuries in children seven to 17 years of age. A basketball knee injury is top of the list for risk.
With this injury, ligaments that support the ankle can be torn, which. There have been prior reports on the incidence of acl reconstructions in professional football and basketball and outcomes after these injuries. Some studies report that female players experience concussions 240 percent more often than male players. Policy briefing 16 preventing injuries in basketball eurosafe. National collegiate association injury surveillance system, 19881989 through 20032004. James naismith, using a soccer ball and two peach baskets. While injury to the anterior cruciate ligament acl is a relatively common injury in basketball players, the injury rates for girls is significantly higher than for boys. As the players skill level rises, the potential for serious injury does as well. Injuries and illnesses in the national basketball association. Multistation proprioceptive exercise program prevents.
An ankle sprain is the most common type of injury incurred during basketball. Intramural 3 on 3 basketball rules cedarville university. College female indirect catastrophic injuries, 1982 to 2012 32 table 6. Common basketball treatment, injuries, and prevention. Sports injuries basketball has changed since it was. It has one of the highest injury rates compared to other contact sports with players in the nba and wnba having the highest risk. Sep 25, 2016 most injuries incurred during basketball are the result of physical contact, either with another player or with the ball itself. With modern basketball s fast pace game come many opportunities for injuries. Risk of injury in basketball, football, and soccer players, ages 15. A to determine the incidence number of injuries among us high school boys football, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, boys wrestling, boys baseball, and girls softball athletes. Damage or tear to the ulnar collateral ligament ucl is the most common injury suffered and is often. Discussion in basketball as ball handling is inevitable and where passing, receiving, shooting and rebounding are most important. Recognize common upper extremity sports injuries discuss prevention strategies objectives.
Stop your childs play and seek medical attention if you are concerned. Ankle sprains ankle sprains are the most common injury seen in boys and girls high school basketball, often forcing athletes to miss significant playing time. Basketball is considered a contact sport, as opposed to a collision sport like football or hockey. Basketball is the second most popular sport in nigeria after football and is commonly played by adolescents. Basketball and soccer are popular team sports worldwide. Preventing foot and ankle injuries is all about support.
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