Sports-Related Health Problems in Para-Sports: A Systematic Review With Quality Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Participation in sports is associated with a risk of sports-related health problems. For athletes with an impairment, sports-related health problems further burden an already restricted lifestyle, underlining the importance of prevention strategies in para-sports.

Objective

To provide a comprehensive overview with quality assessment of the literature on sports-related health problems, their etiology, and available preventive measures in para-sports following the steps of the Sequence of Prevention.

Data sources

A literature search (in PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library) was performed up to December 8, 2021, in collaboration with a medical information specialist.

Study selection

The search yielded 3006 articles, of which 64 met

SUBMITTER: Luijten SCM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11195855 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature