Characteristics and contributing factors related to sports injuries in young volleyball players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The participation of young in volleyball is becoming increasingly common, and this increased involvement raises concerns about the risk of installation of sports injuries. Therefore, the objectives the study were identify the characteristics of sports injuries in young volleyball players and associate anthropometric and training variables with contributing factors for injuries.

Methods

A total of 522 volleyball players participating in the High School Olympic Games of the State of São Paulo (Brazil) were interviewed. A reported condition inquiry was used to gather information on injuries, such as anatomic site affected, mechanism and moment of injury, as well as personal and training data. The level of significance was set at 5%.

Results

A 19% frequency of

SUBMITTER: Vanderlei FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4015734 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature