Female basketball players are the athletes with the highest risk of suffering injuries if they do not follow adequate training and do not adopt effective prevention measures, according to recent studies.
According to a recent study carried out by the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), among Catalan athletes between 15 and 24 years old, basketball leads the percentage of injured players in team sports, with 48%, surpassing by 10 percentage points the second sport on the list, soccer, which registers 38% of injuries.
This same study reveals that during training is where more than half of the injuries occur, specifically 51%, followed by official matches, in which 29% of the injuries occur. Regarding the activity in which the sports injury occurs, in 84% of cases it occurs while carrying out a sporting activity with the club.
The results, which show the high incidence of injuries during training, underline the great importance of sports clubs implementing effective preventive measures to ensure a safer training environment.
In parallel, there are several biomechanical and physiological factors which contribute to the greater propensity of female basketball players to suffer injuries compared to their male counterparts. Biomechanical differences between men and women, such as greater laxity in women’s ligaments, increase the risk of injuries such as ankle and knee sprains, common in basketball.
Additionally, hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, have important effects on muscle physiology y articular Women’s. During the menstrual cycle, levels of these hormones fluctuate, which can affect joint stability and tissue response to physical loading. For example, estrogen levels can influence the elasticity of connective tissues, increasing vulnerability to certain types of injuries at certain times of the menstrual cycle, such as ankle sprains.
The lack of programs physical training y prevention of specialized injuries by some clubs has been identified as one of the main causes of this worrying trend. And the lack of a comprehensive approach in the preparation of players is contributing to the increase in risks associated with women’s basketball.
“To minimize the risk of injuries in basketball, it is important that players focus on prevention through muscle strengthening, developing proper technique, and taking care of the body through rest and invisible training,” he says. Pau Berdeguéphysiotherapist ITW Sport. “Players must receive adequate training in safe and efficient movement techniques, as well as in the application of game fundamentals that minimize the risk of injury,” he adds.
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2024-04-26 16:25:31
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