Strategies for the prevention of volleyball related injuries. Issue 7 (23rd June 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reeser, J C; Verhagen, E; Briner, W W; Askeland, T I; Bahr, R
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 40:Issue 7(2006)
• Page Start: 594
• Page End: 600
• Publication Date: 2006-06-23
• Subjects: ankle sprain -- injury prevention -- patellar tendinopathy -- shoulder pain -- volleyball; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.018234
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Although the overall injury rate in volleyball and beach volleyball is relatively low compared with other team sports, injuries do occur in a discipline specific pattern. Epidemiological research has revealed that volleyball athletes are, in general, at greatest risk of acute ankle injuries and overuse conditions of the knee and shoulder. This structured review discusses both the known and suspected risk factors and potential strategies for preventing the most common volleyball related injuries: ankle sprains, patellar tendinopathy, and shoulder overuse.