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Nauta J, de Klerk C, van Nassau F, Kemler E, Zuidema V, de Wit J, Verhagen E, Vriend I. A sports-related injury prevention program for Dutch youth volleyball players: Process evaluation alongside a quasi-randomized controlled trial. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2024; 34:e14560. [PMID: 38268073 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This process evaluation aimed to gain insight into the implementation of the VolleyVeilig Youth program by Dutch volleyball clubs within the context of an effectiveness trial. METHODS We applied the UK Medical Research Council framework for process evaluations and assessed the context, implementation and mechanisms of impact. Trainers participating in the effectiveness trial were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of the study. A subsample of the trainers based on the self-reported adherence score was invited to participate in an interview accordingly. We used a thematic analysis to present the data. RESULTS Thirty-one trainers (100%) completed the questionnaire, and seven agreed to participate in an interview. Although adherence gradually decreased over the volleyball season, most trainers reported partially adhere with the program until the end of the study. The main themes included factors associated with the (1) VolleyVeilig Youth program, (2) trainer, (3) players, and (4) volleyball club. CONCLUSION Although (partial) adherence to the VolleyVeilig Youth program was high in this study, implementation strategies must be developed to target the barriers reported by the trainers before the program can be successfully implemented nationwide in the Netherlands.
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- Joske Nauta
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute (VeligheidNL), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute (VeligheidNL), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Haupenthal A, Bufon T, Dos Santos MC, Matte LM, Dell'Antonio E, Franco FM, do Amaral NCP, Dos Santos Costa L, Nunes GS. Injuries and complaints in the Brazilian national volleyball male team: a case study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2023; 15:77. [PMID: 37403144 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-023-00687-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The literature reports a vast amount of epidemiological information on injuries in volleyball athletes. However, little is known about the incidence of injuries in elite athletes of international level participating in major competitions, such as world championships and Olympic games. The objective of the study was to analyse the incidence of injuries in elite professional volleyball athletes, and the prevalence of complaints reported by athletes. METHODS This is a case study in which data were collected between April 2018 and August 2021. All the athletes called to play for the Brazilian national male volleyball team during the analysis period participated. From the athletes' medical records, the occurrence of injuries (injurious events that lead to a time off from activities) and complaints (discomforts that did not lead to a time off from activities) were analysed. Frequency data were used to calculate incidence, prevalence and ratios. RESULTS From 41 athletes who played for the team during the analysed period, 12 athletes had 28 injuries and 38 athletes reported 402 complaints. For injuries, an incidence of seven injuries/1,000 h of competition and two injuries/1,000 h of training was observed. The average recovery time of the athletes was 10 days. The regions with the highest prevalence of injuries were the knee (111/1,000 athletes) and ankle (69/1,000 athletes). For complaints, 402 complaints required 1,085 treatment sessions, with the regions with the highest prevalence of complaints being the knee (261/1,000 complaints) followed by the shoulders (236/1,000 complaints). Athletes aged above 23 years and those playing as middle blockers and outside hitters presented a higher prevalence of injuries and complaints. CONCLUSIONS Almost one-third of the athletes had injuries and almost all athletes reported complaints during the study period. Injuries and complaints were more prevalent in the knees. Complaints caused a high demand for the healthcare team. To manage risk of injuries for overload, specific injury prevention strategies are needed and should be included as an essential component of the training plan for elite volleyball players.
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- Alessandro Haupenthal
- Department of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá, SC, Brazil
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- Clínica Personal Fisio, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
- Healthcare Department, Brazilian Volleyball Confederation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, CEP 97105-900, Brazil
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- College of Health and Sport Science, Santa Catarina State University, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Healthcare Department, Brazilian Volleyball Confederation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, CEP 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000, Santa Maria, RS, CEP 97105-900, Brazil.
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Verhagen E, Vriend I, Gouttebarge V, Kemler E, de Wit J, Zomerdijk D, Nauta J. Effectiveness of a warm-up programme to reduce injuries in youth volleyball players: a quasi-experiment. Br J Sports Med 2023; 57:464-470. [PMID: 36801807 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To establish the effectiveness of the 'VolleyVeilig' programme on reducing injury rate, injury burden and injury severity in youth volleyball players. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental prospective study over one season of youth volleyball. After randomisation by competition region, we instructed 31 control teams (236 children, average age 12.58±1.66) to use their usual warm-up routine. The 'VolleyVeilig' programme was provided to 35 intervention teams (282 children, average age 12.90±1.59). This programme had to be used during each warm-up before training sessions and matches. We sent a weekly survey to all coaches, collecting data on each player's volleyball exposure and injuries sustained. Multilevel analyses estimated differences in injury rates and burden between both groups, and we used non-parametric bootstrapping to compare the differences in injury numbers and injury severity. RESULTS We found an overall reduction in injury rates of 30% for intervention teams (HR 0.72; 95% CI 0.39 to 1.33). Detailed analyses revealed differences for acute (HR 0.58; 95% CI 0.34 to 0.97) and upper extremity injuries (HR 0.41; 95% CI 0.20 to 0.83). Compared with control teams, the intervention teams had a relative injury burden of 0.39 (95% CI 0.30 to 0.52) and a relative injury severity of 0.49 (95% CI 0.03 to 0.95). Only 44% of teams fully adhered to the intervention. CONCLUSION We established that the 'VolleyVeilig' programme was associated with reduced acute and upper extremity injury rates and lower injury burden and severity in youth volleyball players. While we advise implementation of the programme, programme updates to improve adherence are needed.
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- Evert Verhagen
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Section Sports Medicine, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.,Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Sports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute (VeligheidNL), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vaandering K, Meeuwisse D, MacDonald K, Eliason PH, Graham RF, Chadder MK, Lebrun CM, Emery CA, Schneider KJ. Injuries in Youth Volleyball Players at a National Championship: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Mechanisms of Injury. Clin J Sport Med 2022; 33:00042752-990000000-00069. [PMID: 36730298 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate injury incidence rates, types, mechanisms, and potential risk factors in youth volleyball. DESIGN Prospective cohort. SETTING 2018 Canadian Youth National Volleyball Tournament. PARTICIPANTS Thousand eight hundred seventy-six players [466 males, 1391 females, mean age 16.2 years (±1.26)] consented to participate (19.5%). ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS Sex (male/female), age group, position, and underage players. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Players completed a questionnaire (demographic information, injury, and concussion history). Medical attention injuries were recorded by tournament medical personnel through an injury report form (eg, mechanism and type). Injury was defined as any physical complaint seeking onsite medical attention. Concussion was defined using the fifth International Consensus. Injury rates adjusted for cluster by team were calculated by sex. Exploratory multivariable Poisson regression was used to analyze potential risk factors (eg, sex, age group, position, and underage players) for injury, adjusted for cluster by team and offset by athlete exposures (AEs). RESULTS There were 101 injuries in the 7-day tournament {IRFemale = 6.78 injuries/1000 AEs [95% confidence interval (CI), 5.27-8.72]; IRMale = 4.30 injuries/1000 AEs (95% CI, 2.55-7.24)}. Joint sprain (n = 29, 28.71%) and concussion (n = 26, 25.74%) were the most common. Most concussions were associated with ball-to-head contact (61.5%). There was no statistically significant difference in injury rate by sex (IRRF/M: 1.47; 95% CI, 0.80-2.69). The rates of injury in U14 were higher than U18 (IRRU14: 2.57; 95% CI, 1.11-5.98). CONCLUSIONS Injury rates are high in youth volleyball tournament play, with the highest rates in U14. More research is needed to inform the development of volleyball-specific injury prevention strategies.
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- Kenzie Vaandering
- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Community Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Sport Injury Research Prevention Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Sport Medicine Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; and
- Evidence Sport and Spine, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Non-Time-Loss and Time-Loss Injuries in Secondary School Girls' Volleyball Athletes: A Report From the National Athletic Treatment, Injury, and Outcomes Network Surveillance Program. J Sport Rehabil 2022; 31:536-543. [PMID: 35196647 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Volleyball is a popular sport with a risk of injury to the entire body. Insight into non-time-loss (NTL) and time-loss (TL) injuries is needed to inform seasonal injury trends that may lead to appropriate prevention and management strategies. This study provides a descriptive analysis of volleyball injuries among secondary school athletes. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive epidemiology study. METHODS Data were collected from 72 secondary schools, representing 135 team seasons of data from the National Athletic Treatment, Injury, and Outcomes Network Surveillance Program (2014-2015 to 2018-2019 academic years). Injury counts, injury rates (IR) per 1000 athlete exposures (AEs), and incidence rate ratios (IRR) were reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS In total, 529 injuries over 193,858 AEs for girls' volleyball were captured, producing an IR of 2.73/1000AEs (95% CI = 2.50-2.96). The overall IR was highest during the preseason compared with regular season (IRR = 1.31, 95% CI = 1.09-1.59). Overall IRs were higher in competition (IR: 3.56, 95% CI = 3.07-4.05) compared with practice (IR: 2.38, 95% CI = 2.12-2.64; IRR = 1.49, 95% CI = 1.25-1.79). Common body locations injured were ankle (n = 141, 26.7%; NTL: n = 56, 21.7%; TL: n = 85, 31.7%), knee (n = 61, 11.5%; NTL: n = 33, 12.8%, TL: n = 28, 10.5%), hand/wrist (n = 59, 11.2%; NTL: n = 32, 12.4%, TL: n = 27, 10.1%), and head/face (n = 62, 11.7%; NTL: n = 14, 5.4%; TL: n = 47, 17.5%). CONCLUSIONS Volleyball IRs were highest in preseason and during competition. Most injuries affected the lower-extremity which is notable considering the high upper-extremity load in volleyball. Consideration of strategies to reduce injuries prior to the start of the formal sports season may be needed to help reduce the incidence of preseason injuries.
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Knee Pads Do Not Affect Physical Performance in Young Female Volleyball Players. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8090748. [PMID: 34572180 PMCID: PMC8470544 DOI: 10.3390/children8090748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Knee pads have become increasingly popular among volleyball players. Given the fact high-intensity activities that are crucial to successfully playing this sport lead to an increased risk of a knee injury, the primary use of knee pads is to prevent potential injury. However, no research has been carried out to explain the effects of knee pads on the most important physical abilities in volleyball players, thus directly affecting performance. This study was undertaken to determine the effects of knee pads on the explosive power of the lower extremities, linear speed, and agility in young female volleyball players. In two separated sessions, 84 female volleyball players (age: 14.83 ± 0.72 years; height: 163.19 ± 8.38 cm; body mass: 53.64 ± 10.42 kg; VE: 5.30 ± 3.39 years) completed squat jumps (SJ), countermovement jumps (CMJ) with and without arm swing, linear sprints at 5-m and 10-m, modified t-test, and 5-10-5 shuttle test. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, paired sample T-tests and use of effect size (ES). There was no statistical difference between the two conditions for SJ (p = 0.156; ES = 0.18), CMJ (p = 0.817; ES = 0.03), CMJ with arm swing (p = 0.194; ES = 0.14), linear sprint at 5 m (p = 0.789; ES = 0.03) and 10 m (p = 0.907; ES = −0.01), modified t-test (p = 0.284; ES = 0.13), and 5-10-5 shuttle test (p = 0.144; ES = 0.19). Wearing knee pads has neither an inhibitory nor positive effects on explosive power of the lower extremities, linear speed, and agility in young female volleyball players.
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Paula DAGD, Cunha RAD, Andreoli CV. HEALTH PROBLEMS OF BASKETBALL REFEREES:A PROSPECTIVE STUDY. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202127022021_0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Basketball referees are the authorities responsible for ensuring that rules and regulations are followed and for making decisions. The ability of referees to respond to the physical and physiological demands imposed during the game is essential for good performance on the court. Objective: To understand the context in which health problems faced by basketball referees occur and to outline the epidemiological profile of musculoskeletal injuries. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in which basketball referees were evaluated using a standardized form. The participants were monitored online weekly for 12 weeks using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center questionnaire to assess health problems, such as diseases (affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive or neurological systems) or musculoskeletal injuries (acute or from overuse). Results: The study sample consisted of 78 referees with a mean age of 36.5 (±9.8) years. Most referees (97.4%) found it important to implement a preventive program. In relation to the health problems reported during follow-up, there was an incidence rate of 23.7 injuries per 1000 hours of play (95% CI 19.5 - 27.9) and the mean weekly prevalence of diseases was 3.2 (95% CI 0.4 – 6.0) and of injuries was 17.4 (95% CI 16.5 – 18.3). Conclusion: Through this study, it was possible to conclude that there was an incidence rate of 23.7 injuries per 1000 hours of play (95% CI 19.5 - 27.9) and a mean prevalence of diseases of 3.2 (95% CI 0.4 - 6.0) and musculoskeletal injuries of 17.4 (95% CI 16.5 - 18.3). The most common health problems that affected basketball referees were musculoskeletal overuse injuries of the lower limbs. Level of evidence I; Prospective cohort study .
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Core Stability and Symmetry of Youth Female Volleyball Players: A Pilot Study on Anthropometric and Physiological Correlates. Symmetry (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/sym12020249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to examine the variation in core stability and symmetry of youth female volleyball players by age, and its relationship with anthropometric characteristics, the 30 s Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT), and the 30 s Bosco test. Female volleyball players (n = 24, age 13.9 ± 1.9 years, mean ± standard deviation) performed a series of anthropometric, core stability tests (isometric muscle endurance of torso flexors, extensors, and right and left lateral bridge), WAnT (peak power, mean power, Pmean, and fatigue index, FI) and Bosco test (Pmean). Flexors-to-extensors ratio and right-to-left lateral bridge ratio were also calculated. Participants were grouped into younger (n = 12, 12.3 ± 1.2 years) or older than 14 years (n = 12, 15.4 ± 1.0 years), and into normal (flexors-to-extensors ratio < 1; n = 17) or abnormal flexors-to-extensors ratio (≥1; n = 7). The older age group was heavier (+11.3 kg, mean difference; 95% CI, 2.0, 20.6) and with higher body mass index (+2.8 kg m−2; 95% CI, 0.4, 5.1) than the younger age group. The group with abnormal flexors/extensors had larger flexors muscle endurance (+77.4 s; 95% CI, 41.8, 113.0) and higher flexors/extensors ratio (+0.85; 95% CI, 0.61, 1.10) than the normal group. Body fat percentage (BF) correlated moderately-to-largely with flexors (r = −0.44, p = 0.033), extensors (r = −0.51, p = 0.011), and left lateral bridge (r = −0.45, p = 0.027); WAnT Pmean moderately-to-largely with right (r = 0.46, p = 0.027) and left lateral bridge (r = 0.55, p = 0.006); FI moderately-to-largely with right (r = −0.45, p = 0.031) and left lateral bridge (r = −0.67, p < 0.001), and right/left ratio (r = 0.42, p = 0.046); Bosco Pmean correlated moderately-to-largely with right (r = 0.48, p = 0.020) and left lateral bridge (r = 0.67, p = 0.001). A stepwise regression analysis indicated FI and BF as the most frequent predictors of core stability. The findings of the present study suggested that increased core stability was related to decreased BF and increased anaerobic capacity. A potential misbalance between torso flexors and extensors might be attributed to bidirectional variations (either high or low scores) of flexors muscle endurance rather than decreased extensors muscle endurance.
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Gouttebarge V, Barboza SD, Zwerver J, Verhagen E. Preventing injuries among recreational adult volleyball players: Results of a prospective randomised controlled trial. J Sports Sci 2020; 38:612-618. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1721255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Vincent Gouttebarge
- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center of Excellence, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center of Excellence, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Master Program in Health & Education, University of Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Sports Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports, AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center of Excellence, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kraan RBJ, Nobel D, Eygendaal D, Daams JG, Kuijer PPFM, Maas M. Incidence, prevalence, and risk factors for elbow and shoulder overuse injuries in youth athletes: A systematic review. TRANSLATIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/tsm2.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Rik B. J. Kraan
- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam Movement Sciences University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Academic Centre for Evidence based Sports medicine (ACES) Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre Amsterdam University Medical Centres Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam Movement Sciences University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Amsterdam University Medical Centres Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Amphia Hospital Breda the Netherlands
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- Medical Library, Amsterdam University Medical Centres University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centres University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam Movement Sciences University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Academic Centre for Evidence based Sports medicine (ACES) Amsterdam the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Collaboration for Health and Safety in Sports (ACHSS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre Amsterdam University Medical Centres Amsterdam the Netherlands
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Gouttebarge V, Zuidema V. Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in recreational field hockey: the systematic development of an intervention and its feasibility. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2018; 4:e000425. [PMID: 30364464 PMCID: PMC6196939 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objective This article describes the systematic development of an intervention for the prevention of lower extremity injuries in field hockey and the assessment of its feasibility. Methods The intervention was developed according to the first four steps of the intervention mapping and knowledge transfer scheme processes, mostly based on focus group interviews with experts in field hockey and injury prevention (needs assessment; objective and target groups; content selection; development). Subsequently, a quasi-experimental research (one-group post-test design) was conducted among 35 young field hockey players and 7 coaches. Participants were asked to use the intervention for 3 weeks, and the degrees of relevancy, suitability, satisfaction and usability of the intervention were assessed by means of a questionnaire and a group interview. Results First, the needs assessment conducted among the main actors within recreational field hockey revealed that an injury prevention intervention was needed, ideally delivered through videos via an application for smartphone/tablet or website. Second, the objective and target groups of the intervention were defined, namely to prevent or reduce the occurrence of lower extremity injuries among both young and adult recreational field hockey players. Third, warming-up exercises were selected as preventive measures and strategies (eg, core stability, strength, coordination). Last, the 'Warming-Up Hockey' intervention was developed, consisting of a warm-up programme (delivered by coaches including more than 50 unique exercises). The relevancy, satisfaction and usability of 'Warming-Up Hockey' were positively evaluated, but two main alterations were made: the duration of the 'Warming-up Hockey' was reduced from 16 to 12 min and a match-specific warm-up was added. Conclusion The feasibility of 'Warming-Up Hockey' was positively assessed by players and coaches. Prior to its nationwide implementation, the effectiveness of the intervention on injury reduction among field hockey players should be conducted.
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- Vincent Gouttebarge
- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Dutch Consumer Safety Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Pas HIMFL, Bodde S, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Pluim B, Tiemessen IJH, Tol JL, Verhagen E, Gouttebarge V. Systematic development of a tennis injury prevention programme. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2018; 4:e000350. [PMID: 29719728 PMCID: PMC5926669 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Despite an injury incidence of up to 3.0/1000 hours of play, there are no published tennis injury prevention programmes. This article aims to describe the developmental process of TennisReady, an e-health tennis-specific injury programme for adult recreational tennis players. Five-step approach A bottom-up, five-step approach was used with the Knowledge Transfer Scheme as a guideline. During the first step, a problem statement among targeted users was carried out. 475 (partially) completed surveys and group interviews (n=8) revealed a preference for an app-based prevention intervention of 10–15 min. As a second step, a systematic review was performed to identify prevention strategies in tennis. None were found. In step 3, during two expert group meetings (n=18), the findings of the first two steps were discussed and goals were formulated. Relevant and potential exercises for the programme were discussed. A subgroup of a total of six physical therapists, physicians and trainers developed the content of the programme in step 4. Step 5 included an evaluation of the exercises in 33 recreational tennis players. Participants evaluated the exercises during training sessions with trainers involved in the programme’s development or their colleagues. Participants evaluated the programme through standardised surveys or group interviews. Based on this evaluation, the programme was adjusted by altering exercises and frequencies, and it was evaluated in a second target group (n=27). The second evaluation did not result in any major changes to the final prevention programme. Conclusion Through a five-step approach guided by the Knowledge Transfer Scheme, we developed an e-health tennis-specific prevention programme for adult tennis players. This 10 min intervention will require testing in a randomised controlled setting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haiko I M F L Pas
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention (ACRISP), Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Academic Center for Evidence-Based Sports Medicine (ACES), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,AMC/VUmc IOC Research Center, Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sports (ACHSS), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,Dutch Consumer Safety Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Preventing musculoskeletal injuries among recreational adult volleyball players: design of a randomised prospective controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:333. [PMID: 28768502 PMCID: PMC5541696 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1699-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Both acute and overuse injuries are common among recreational volleyball players, especially finger/wrist, ankle, shoulder and knee injuries. Consequently, an intervention (‘VolleyVeilig’) was developed to prevent or reduce the occurrence of finger/wrist, shoulder, knee and ankle injuries among recreational volleyball players. This article describes the design of a study evaluating the effectiveness of the developed intervention on the one-season occurrence of finger/wrist, shoulder, knee and ankle injuries among recreational adult volleyball players. Methods A randomized prospective controlled trial with a follow-up period of one volleyball season will be conducted. Participants will be healthy recreational adult volleyball players (18 years of age or older) practicing volleyball (training and/or match) at least twice a week. The intervention (‘VolleyVeilig’) consists of a warm-up program based on more than 50 distinct exercises (with different variations and levels). The effect of the intervention programme on the occurrence of injuries will be compared to volleyball as usual. Outcome measures will be incidence of acute injury (expressed as number of injuries per 1000 h of play) and prevalence of overuse injuries (expressed as percentage). Discussion This study will be one of the first randomized prospective controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention on the occurrence of both acute and overuse injuries among recreational adult volleyball players. Outcome of this study could possibly lead to the nationwide implementation of the intervention in all volleyball clubs in The Netherlands, ultimately resulting in less injuries. Trial registration Dutch Trial Registration NTR6202, registered February 1st 2017. Protocol: Version 3, February 2017.
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