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Injuries among judokas during competition
Author(s) -
Green C. M.,
Petrou M. J.,
FogartyHover M. L. S.,
Rolf C. G.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2006.00552.x
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , body weight , grip strength , surgery
Aims: To investigate the type and severity of injury sustained during judo competitions, and to investigate any possible correlation between injury rate and gender, grade, weight category and rapid weight loss. Method: Three hundred and ninety‐two judokas (284 males, 108 females) competed in three consecutive competitions. A judoka was “injured” if they requested medical treatment or could not continue. Following injury, a questionnaire was completed. Uninjured judokas were asked to complete a questionnaire at one competition to assess risk factors of injury. Follow‐up was conducted 6 weeks after each competition. Results: Fifty‐three out of 392 judokas (13.5%) (40 males, 13 females) sustained an injury. No difference was found between injury rates among males (41.3/1000 anthlete‐exposures (A‐E's)) and females (40.9/1000 A‐E's), or between judokas of different weight groups or grades. Rapid weight loss of 5% or more of a judoka's body weight placed the athlete at a higher risk of injury ( P =0.022). Most injuries affected the upper extremities. Injuries most often resulted from grip fighting, being thrown, or attempting to throw. Conclusions: Judokas are advised not to lose weight before a competition as this increases the risk of injury. Neither grade, nor gender, or weight category are associated with an increase in injury rate.