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- Title
Injury Profiles of Indian Female Kabaddi Players.
- Authors
Sen, Jayati
- Abstract
Kabaddi is the most popular contact, speedy, exhaustive, intermittent outdoor game played almost in all rural and urban Indian schools and colleges. The study was conducted to measure the injuries sustained by female Indian kabaddi players, during the 2001-2002 seasons. A self-completion questionnaire survey was administered. Out of 231 questionnaires 212 were returned (92% completion rate). The questionnaire was composed of a few questions related to playing experience, location of play, use of protective equipments, injuries etc. Concussion (32%) and distortion (28%) were the predominant nature of the injury sustained. Upper extremities (51%) were more vulnerable than lower extremities (46%). Among all body parts, knees (19%) were more injury-prone followed by ankles (14%). Regarding aetiology, contact with the opponents (57%) caused maximum injuries followed by contact with uneven ground (15%). The playing surface (causing 29% of all injuries) was also observed to be a noteworthy risk factor. The idea of immediate treatment following the injury was neglected. In 71% of the cases, the injured players were able to resume training and playing within 1-2 weeks of the injury. Attention to factors such as the use of protective equipment, more scientific coaching to overcome problems like an unfavorable playing surface, maintenance of physique, as well as giving importance to immediate treatment of any injury (irrespective of severity) would reduce the incidence of injury problems.
- Subjects
KABADDI (Game); KABADDI players; SPORTS injuries; QUESTIONNAIRES; GAMES; ATHLETES
- Publication
International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences, 2004, Vol 16, Issue 1, p23
- ISSN
1598-2939
- Publication type
Article