Factors that predispose injuries in athletes who utilize wheelchairs

[摘要] The purpose of this study was to determine factors that predispose injuries in athletes whocompete &om a wheelchair. Athletes competing in basketball, tennis, bowling, quadrugby, and track and field were mailed questionnares. One hundred and eleven (91M,20F) responses were obtained. The average age of the athletes was 32.33 f 9.19 and theyhad been competing for 8.22 f 5.62 years. ANOVA was used to determine if the numberof minor or significant injuries differed between sports. Results show that basketballplayers experienced a higher number of minor injuries than tennis players or bowlers.ANOVA was used to determine if body mass index (BMI), gender; coaching, andcompetitive years had an effect on the total number of injuries received during a 2 yearperiod. No significant differences were found. In summary, the prevalence of minorinjuries in basketball players when compared to tennis players and bowlers wassignificantly higher. Other trends were noted when looking at how BMI, competitiveyears, and coaching impacted on the total number of injuries reported. Further studies areneeded before conclusions can be drawn in these areas.

[发布机构] University of Wisconsin

[关键词] Wheelchair sports - Physiological aspects