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Musculoskeletal injuries in taekwondo athletes: a nationwide study in Portugal
Minghelli, Beatriz; Machado, Liliana; Capela, Ruben.
  • Minghelli, Beatriz; Piaget Institute. School of Health Jean Piaget Algarve. PT
  • Machado, Liliana; Piaget Institute. School of Health Jean Piaget Algarve. Silves. PT
  • Capela, Ruben; Piaget Institute. School of Health Jean Piaget Algarve. Silves. PT
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(2): 124-132, Feb. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136184
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY BACKGROUND Taekwondo is a martial art that emphasizes blows using the feet and fists, and it is characterized by direct and continuous body contact, which subjects their practitioners to a higher number of injuries. This study aimed to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in Portuguese taekwondo athletes and analyze its associated factors. METHODS The sample included 341 taekwondo athletes, aged between 4 and 62 years (18.77±12.77 years), 237 (69.5%) were male, and 104 (30.5%) female. A questionnaire was administered at a national level in taekwondo training and competitions via interview. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-two (38.7%) taekwondo athletes reported having suffered an injury since they began their practice, totaling 294 injuries. Seventy-six (22.3%) athletes had an injury in the previous 12-months period, with a total of 112 injuries. There were 2.15 injuries per 1,000 hours of taekwondo training. The most common of all injuries was muscle injury (strain, contusion) (58.6%), in the foot and fingers (18.9%). The attack technique (28.8%) was the most prevalent injury mechanism. Adult athletes presented a higher risk of sustaining taekwondo-related injuries than adolescents (odds ratio = 3.91; 95%CI 1.13-13.55; p=0.032), and athletes who trained more than 1 hour had a risk 4.20 times greater (95%CI 1.44-12.29; p=0.009) than those who trained up to 1 hour per session. CONCLUSIONS Injuries were frequent among Portuguese taekwondo athletes, with specific body areas affected, mainly caused by the attack technique. It is necessary to create injury prevention strategies, including specific training and the use of protective equipment.
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RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO O Taekwondo consiste numa arte marcial que enfatiza os golpes com os pés e punhos, sendo caracterizada pelo contato corporal direto e contínuo, fatores que podem ocasionar lesões. O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a incidência de lesões musculoesqueléticas em atletas portugueses de taekwondo e analisar os fatores associados. MÉTODOS A amostra foi constituída por 341 atletas de taekwondo, com idades entre 4 e 62 anos (18,77±12,77), sendo 237 (69,5%) do sexo masculino. O instrumento de medida consistiu num questionário, aplicado sob a forma de entrevista, em nível nacional. RESULTADOS Cento e trinta e dois (38,7%) atletas relataram terem sofrido lesões desde que iniciaram a prática, totalizando 294 lesões. Setenta e seis (22,3%) atletas referiram presença de lesões no período de 12 meses, totalizando 112 lesões. Foram registradas 2,15 lesões por 1.000 horas de treinamento de taekwondo. O tipo de lesão mais frequente foi a lesão muscular (57,7%) e as localizadas no e dedos (18,9%). A técnica de ataque (28,8%) foi o mecanismo de lesão mais prevalente. Os adultos apresentaram maior risco de sofrer lesões comparados aos adolescentes (odds ratio = 3,91; IC 95% 1,13-13,55; p=0,032), e os atletas que treinaram mais de uma hora tiveram um risco de 4,20 (IC 95% 1,44-12,29; p=0,009) do que aqueles que treinaram até uma hora por sessão. CONCLUSÕES Os dados do estudo revelaram que as lesões foram frequentes em atletas portugueses de taekwondo, com áreas corporais específicas afetadas, e causadas principalmente pela técnica de ataque. Torna-se necessário elaborar estratégias de prevenção de lesões, incluindo treinamentos específicos e uso de material de proteção.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Athletic Injuries / Martial Arts / Musculoskeletal System Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Piaget Institute/PT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Athletic Injuries / Martial Arts / Musculoskeletal System Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Piaget Institute/PT