Epidemiology of Injuries in Sports

Description

This concise yet comprehensive book covers epidemiology of injuries in 24 different sports ranging from football, volleyball, athletics, to less explored ones, like archery and Formula 1.  For each discipline the authors present and analyze the sport’s main characteristics, physiological and biomechanical demands on athletes, epidemiology of injuries, prevention strategies, rehabilitation and return to play. Based on an updated overview of sport specific data, this book equips the reader with a solid understanding of sports injury epidemiology and its importance for the implementation of preventive measures. Written in collaboration with ESSKA by almost 100 international experts, sharing the belief that prevention is the first mission of sports medicine, this book is an excellent source of knowledge for sports physicians, researchers, residents, fellows and trainers alike. Preface Contents 1: Archery 1.1 Characteristics of the Sport 1.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 1.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 1.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 1.5 Prevention Strategies References 2: Athletics: Jumping 2.1 Characteristics of the Sport 2.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 2.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 2.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 2.5 Prevention Strategies References 3: Athletics: Long-Distance Running 3.1 Long-Distance Running Athlete Definition 3.2 Incidence and Prevalence 3.3 Risk Factors 3.4 Injury Characteristics: Location, Etiology, and Type 3.5 Injury Time Loss 3.6 Specific Injuries 3.7 Prevention References 4: Athletics: Sprinting 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Characteristics of Sprints 4.3 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Sprints 4.4 Epidemiology of Injuries in Sprints 4.4.1 Injuries in Sprints During the Entire Athletics Season 4.4.2 Injuries in Sprints During Major International Championships 4.4.3 Summary of the Epidemiology of Injuries in Sprints 4.5 Specific Injuries of Sprinters 4.5.1 Hamstring Muscle Injuries in Sprinters 4.5.2 Achilles Tendinopathy in Sprinters 4.5.3 Stress Fractures in Sprinters 4.5.4 Low Back Pain in Sprinters 4.6 Prevention Strategies References 5: Athletics: Throwing 5.1 Characteristics of the Sport 5.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 5.2.1 Hammer 5.2.2 Shot Put 5.2.3 Javelin 5.2.4 Discus 5.3 Epidemiology 5.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 5.5 Prevention Strategies References 6: Basketball 6.1 Characteristic of the Sport 6.1.1 Introduction 6.1.2 Epidemiology of Injuries in Basketball [2, 3] 6.2 Concussion [4] 6.3 Dental Trauma 6.4 Patellar Tendinopathy [5] 6.4.1 Epidemiology and Risk Factors 6.4.2 Diagnosis 6.4.3 Ultrasound is the Reference Exam 6.4.4 Treatment 6.4.5 Conclusion 6.5 Ankle and Retinacula 6.5.1 Anatomical Reminder 6.5.1.1 Topography 6.5.1.2 Retinacula Pathology The Types of Injuries The Different Retinacular Pathologies of the Foot and Ankle 6.5.1.3 Conclusion 6.6 Rehabilitation and Return to Play [6] 6.7 Prevention Strategies [7] References 7: Cycling 7.1 Characteristics of the Sport 7.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 7.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 7.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Sport 7.5 Prevention Strategies References 8: Extreme Sports 8.1 Characteristic of the Sports 8.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 8.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 8.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Sport References 9: Field Hockey 9.1 Characteristics of the Sport 9.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 9.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 9.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 9.5 Prevention Strategies References 10: Football 10.1 Introduction 10.1.1 Characteristics of the Sport 10.1.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 10.1.3 Risk Factors 10.1.4 Epidemiology of Injuries 10.1.5 European Championship Data 10.1.6 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 10.1.7 Preventive Strategies References 11: Youth Football 11.1 Characteristics of the Sport 11.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 11.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 11.4 Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play 11.5 Prevention Strategies 11.6 Injury Prevention Assessment Suggested Reading 12: Handball 12.1 Characteristics of the Sport 12.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 12.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 12.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play (RTP) 12.5 Prevention Strategies References 13: Ice Hockey 13.1 Characteristics of the Sport 13.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 13.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 13.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 13.5 Prevention Strategies References 14: Olympics 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Injury Surveillance in the Olympic Games 14.3 Periodic Health Evaluations 14.4 Translating Research into Injury Prevention Practice 14.5 Future Directions 14.6 Conclusion References 15: Formula 1 World Championship 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Characteristics of Formula 1 World Championship 15.3 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Drivers and Team Members in Formula 1 World Championship 15.4 Epidemiology of Injuries in the Formula 1 World Championship 15.4.1 Acute Injuries in Drivers and Team Members Related to ‘In Competition’ Accidents 15.4.2 Chronic Overuse Musculoskeletal Conditions in Drivers 15.4.3 Chronic Overuse Musculoskeletal Conditions in Team Members 15.5 Diagnostic Imaging in Formula 1 15.5.1 Equipment and Methods 15.5.2 Cervical Spine Injuries 15.6 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 15.6.1 Neck Pain and Low Back Pain in Drivers 15.6.2 Shoulder in Drivers 15.6.3 Tendinopathy in Team Members 15.6.4 Joints Disorders in Team Members 15.7 Prevention Strategies 15.7.1 ‘In Season’ Prevention Strategies 15.7.2 ‘In Race’ Prevention Strategies References 16: Motocross 16.1 Characteristics of Motocross 16.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Motocross Riders 16.2.1 Incidence of Motocross Injuries 16.2.2 Basic Rules of Injury Prevention 16.2.2.1 Rider Protection 16.3 Conclusion References 17: Rugby 17.1 Characteristics of the Sport 17.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 17.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 17.3.1 Anatomical Injury Patterns 17.3.2 Youth and Junior Rugby 17.3.3 Community Rugby 17.3.4 Rugby League 17.3.5 Wheelchair Rugby 17.4 Specific Rehab and Return to Play 17.5 Specific Aspects in Different Subpopulations 17.6 Prevention Strategies 17.7 Equipment and Protection Considerations 17.8 Other Health Aspects and Diseases 17.9 Match Rules with Medical Importance 17.10 Summary References 18: Skiing 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Injury Distribution 18.3 Serious Injuries in Skiing 18.4 Equipment-Related Factors 18.5 Competitive Versus Recreational Skiing 18.6 Risk Factors 18.7 Prevention Strategies References 19: Alpine Skiing 19.1 Characteristics of the Sport 19.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 19.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 19.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 19.5 Prevention Strategies References 20: Cross-Country Skiing 20.1 Characteristic of the Sport 20.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 20.3 Epidemiology of Cross-Country Skiing 20.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 20.4.1 MCL 20.4.2 Ankle Sprain 20.4.3 Achilles 20.4.4 Lower Back Pain 20.4.5 Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome 20.4.6 Hamstring 20.5 Prevention Strategies References 21: Tennis 21.1 Characteristics of the Sport 21.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 21.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 21.4 Specific Rehabilitation and Return to Play 21.5 Prevention Strategies References 22: Volleyball 22.1 History of Volleyball 22.2 The Game 22.3 Biomechanics of Volleyball 22.4 Epidemiology of Volley Injuries 22.4.1 Prevention of Knee Injuries 22.5 Conclusions References 23: Water Polo 23.1 Characteristics of the Sport 23.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 23.3 Epidemiology of Injury 23.3.1 Injury Patterns 23.3.2 Injury Locations 23.3.2.1 Head 23.3.2.2 Upper Extremity 23.3.2.3 Lower Extremity 23.4 Treatment, Rehabilitation and Return to Play 23.5 Prevention Strategies References 24: Wrestling 24.1 Characteristics of the Sport 24.2 Physiological and Biomechanical Demands on Athletes 24.3 Epidemiology of Injuries 24.3.1 The Types of Wrestling Injuries 24.3.2 Timing and Onset 24.3.3 Severity 24.3.4 Body Regions and Parts 24.3.4.1 Head and Neck 24.3.4.2 Lower Extremity 24.4 Rehabilitation and Return to Play 24.5 Prevention Strategies 24.5.1 Functional Training 24.5.2 Equipment and Protection Considerations 24.5.3 Health Regulations and Pre-weigh-in Medical Examination 24.5.4 Diet for Wrestlers 24.5.5 Match Rules with Medical Importance References