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Milić V, Radenković O, Čaprić I, Mekić R, Trajković N, Špirtović O, Koničanin A, Bratić M, Mujanović R, Preljević A, Murić B, Kahrović I. Sports Injuries in Basketball, Handball, and Volleyball Players: Systematic Review. Life (Basel) 2025; 15:529. [PMID: 40283084 PMCID: PMC12028468 DOI: 10.3390/life15040529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2025] [Revised: 03/11/2025] [Accepted: 03/17/2025] [Indexed: 04/29/2025] Open
Abstract
Sports injuries were prevalent across various sports and resulted in temporary or permanent limitations in an athlete's competitive performance. This research aimed to compile and analyze studies on sports injuries among basketball, handball, and volleyball players, with a particular focus on their frequency, nature, and variations based on gender and player position. A systematic search was conducted using digital databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, ERIC, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, covering the period from 2015 to 2025. The search strategy involved relevant keywords and their combinations related to injuries and athletes, selecting studies that explored injury types, locations, and preventive measures. The findings indicated that lower limb injuries were the most prevalent in all three sports. Basketball players frequently experienced knee and ankle injuries, and handball players were prone to knee injuries, while volleyball players most commonly sustained knee and foot injuries. Additionally, specific risk factors contributing to these injuries were identified. Preventive interventions, such as neuromuscular training and plyometric exercises, were found to effectively reduce injury rates across these sports. The majority of studies suggested that female athletes had a higher injury incidence compared to their male counterparts. This may be attributed to several factors, including hormonal differences (such as the effect of estrogen on ligament laxity), anatomical factors (e.g., a larger Q-angle in women), and differences in training practices that could predispose female athletes to higher injury rates. Furthermore, regardless of the sport, injuries occurred more frequently during competition and tended to increase with the physical demands of the game.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vladan Milić
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Ilma Čaprić
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Raid Mekić
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Nebojša Trajković
- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia;
| | - Omer Špirtović
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Admira Koničanin
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Milovan Bratić
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Rifat Mujanović
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Adem Preljević
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
| | - Izet Kahrović
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia; (O.R.); (I.Č.); (O.Š.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (R.M.); (A.P.); (B.M.); (I.K.)
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Sport Injuries among Amateur Women and Young Intermediate Level Female Handball Players: A Preliminary Investigation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57060565. [PMID: 34199503 PMCID: PMC8228691 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57060565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Background and objectives: Handball is a popular sport among women whose practice can lead to marked health benefits but could also show a high injury risk. There is a lack of research on intermediate level female players. We aimed to identify the prevalence of sport injuries in amateur and young intermediate level female handball players and the potential influence of the sport category. Materials and Methods: A group of cadets, juvenile and senior female players of three handball clubs participating in the Spanish regional league were followed throughout the 2018–2019 season. Information on injuries and exposure was collected via questionnaires. Results: Out of 114 players (34 seniors, 33 juvenile and 47 cadets), 77 of them sustained at least one injury. Most of the injuries were either moderate or severe, regardless of the category. A total of 7.93, 5.93 and 4.16 injuries per 1000 h of exposure were registered in the senior, juvenile and cadet categories respectively. The risk of sustaining an injury was 2.14 times higher for senior players Confidence Interval (CI 95%: 1.51–3.03) and 1.92 higher for juvenile players (CI 95%: 1.32–2.78) when compared with cadets. Conclusions: Senior and young female handball athletes playing at an amateur and intermediate level, are exposed to a substantial risk of sustaining a moderate or severe injury. The players’ category does not seem to have a great impact on the injury rate and on the characteristics of the sport injuries registered.
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