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- Title
Career Prevalence of Concussion among Adolescent Female and Male Handball Players: A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Authors
Bohlin, Stefan; Hägglund, Martin; Waldén, Markus; Whiteley, Rodney; Asker, Martin
- Abstract
Introduction: While sports-related concussions (SRC) are recognized as a serious concern for young athletes, re- search remains limited regarding the prevalence of and risk factors for SRC in handball. Objectives: To investigate the career prevalence of SRC in adolescent handball players and investigate any potential differences based on sex, age, playing position and playing level. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Players from Swedish handball-profiled high schools were during 2020-2023 invited to participate in the ongoing Swedish Handball Cohort study. At baseline, the participants completed a questionnaire assessing their experiences with current and past SRC sustained during their handball careers. Prevalence ratios (PR) were calculated with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) using multivariable generalized linear models. Results: A total of 1,545 players from 22 schools were included. The self-reported career prevalence of SRC in the total population was 423 (27 %). Goalkeepers had a twofold higher prevalence compared to wing players (PR 2.28, 95 % CI 1.73-3.01) and the prevalence was also higher for backcourt players compared to wing players (PR 1.40, 95% CI 1.08-1.82). Furthermore, the prevalence was higher in 2nd grade students (PR 1.22, 95 % CI 1.01-1.47) and 3rd grade students (PR 1.34, 95 % CI 1.09-1.64) compared to 1st grade students. The PR between line players and wing players was 1.37 (95 % CI 0.98-1.90) and the PR between female players and male players was 1.12 (95 % CI 0.96-1.32). There was no difference between national level players compared to regional level players (PR 0.99, 95% CI 0.83-1.19). Conclusion: Goalkeepers and backcourt players showed a higher prevalence of SRC compared to wing players. The prevalence was also higher in 2nd and 3rd grade students compared to 1st grade students. No difference was seen between national level players and regional level players.
- Subjects
NORWAY; SPORTS injuries; CONFERENCES &; conventions; HANDBALL; BRAIN concussion
- Publication
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 6, p775
- ISSN
2159-2896
- Publication type
Article