Descriptive study on injuries and illness in Dutch female adolescent and young adult handball players.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study describes the magnitude and burden of injuries and illnesses in elite Dutch female adolescent and young adult handball players.

Design

A retrospective open cohort study.

Methods

10 consecutive seasons were studied using a database including all injuries and illnesses needing medical attention. In total, 102 handball players, who participated in a full-time programme of the Dutch Handball Academy between August 2009 and July 2019, were included. Injuries were classified according to the consensus statement of the International Olympic Committee. Exposure hours were categorised into training and competition exposure. Training exposure included all handball and strength and conditioning sessions. Burden was defined as the injury duration in days divi

SUBMITTER: Ekelschot R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11873340 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature