Injury epidemiology of Ultimate Frisbee in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, self-refereed team sport that is rapidly gaining popularity in Hong Kong. As it is a physically demanding competition, it can result in substantial injury risk. However, the injury epidemiology data in Hong Kong remains lacking. The aim of this study is to identify and analyse the injury prevalence and risk factors for Ultimate Frisbee players in Hong Kong.

Methods

Online self-reported surveys were collected from participants through the Hong Kong Flying Disc Federation for the 2019 season. Data was collected on injury type, location, nature, severity and onset. Injury incidence rates (IRs) were calculated as injuries per 1000 h of athlete-exposures (AEs). Incidence rate ratios were determined to compare IRs with 95% confidence i

SUBMITTER: Pang FO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8377482 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature