Sports-Related Injuries in Deaf Competitive Squad Athletes-Results of a Retrospective Self-Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deaf squad athletes regularly participate in national/international competitions and most prepare for competitions in clubs with hearing athletes. Hearing loss is associated with difficulties in balance control which may impair functionality. The aim of this study is to provide epidemiological data on sports injuries in deaf squad athletes.

Methods

In this retrospective study, data on main sport, training and competitions, injury rates, and downtimes were collected. Questionnaires from n = 65 athletes (n = 15 females, n = 50 males; age 28.00 ± 0.40 years) were finally analyzed. All injuries during the athlete's career within nine body regions were recorded. The influence of contact sports, supervision by Olympic Training Center (OSP), and hear

SUBMITTER: Mester B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11861969 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature