Low injury incidence and excellent return to sport after injuries in beach handball-a cross-sectional survey of 651 athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To quantify the five-year injury incidence and to identify risk factors and common injury patterns in beach handball athletes. It was hypothesized that there would be a low incidence of injuries with identifiable risk and preventative factors.

Methods

An online survey was conducted among active beach handball athletes from 08-09/2022. Demographics, activity level and data on acute and overuse injuries over the past five years were collected. Risk factor analyses were performed for acute and overuse injuries.

Results

A total of 651 athletes (54% male) were included. No injury was reported by 489 (75%) athletes and 162 (25%) athletes reported at least one injury with a total of 174 injuries (102 acute, 72 overuse). The injury incidence was 53.5 injuries per 1

SUBMITTER: Degenhardt H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323119 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature