Naslov
Possible Effect of Physiotherapy on Reducing the Incidence of Injuries in Taekwondo Competitors
(Possible Effect of Physiotherapy on Reducing the Incidence of Injuries inTaekvondo Competitors)

Autori
Schuster, Snježana ; Bobić, Goran ; Talan Mihaljević, Monika

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
9th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology / - Zagreb : Kineziološki fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2021, 69-74

ISBN
978-953-317-065-7

Skup
9th International Scientific Conference on Kinesiology

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 15.09.2021. - 19.09.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
physiotherapy ; sports injury ; taekwondo

Sažetak
Introduction: Injuries in taekwondo cannot be entirely prevented, but by implementing quality prevention and rehabilitation procedures, it is possible to improve the quality of training, reduce the severity and frequency of injuries and return to full activity faster. Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the number of injuries as well as the level of selected motor abilities in a suitable sample of taekwondo fighters of different ages and to assess whether the presence of a physiotherapist reduces the number of injuries. Methods: The study was performed on a sample of 35 taekwondo trainees of significantly different ages (3-18 years). A retrospective injury questionnaire was filled out by the parents. Flexibility, anaerobic endurance and repetitive strength were measured using standardised motor tests. Differences between the groups were tested using the analysis of variance, and a post-hoc test was used for further multiple comparisons of groups. Results: The obtained results showed the presence of injuries, mostly on the lower and upper extremities (hematomas, sprains, fractures) with a higher presence in girls (25%). A lower frequency of injuries was observed in the older group, which was made of competitors and had a physiotherapist. ANOVA showed the expected differences between the groups in flexibility and anaerobic endurance (p=0, 00), and an almost significant difference for repetitive strength (p=0, 057). Conclusion: Injuries are more common in girls aged 7 to 9 who are not competing. Factors in preventing and reducing the occurrence of injuries in a group of taekwondo competitors are related to physiotherapy intervention.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita, Kineziologija, Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti

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