Characteristics of sports injuries among adult players

Abstract

Background: Sports injuries are a common incidence among athletes and individuals who participate in physical activities. Daily publications have reported that sports injuries are an increasing issue for both male and female athletes around the world. As a result of the growing population, the number of players is also increasing. Sports-related incidence is more common for Bangladeshi players & it affects their performance in Daily life. The aim of the study to identify the characteristics of sports injuries among adults when they participate in organized sports. Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional study design was chosen to achieve the objectives of the study. 108 participants were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Result: The result of the study find that the common age group was 24-29 years 52.8% (n=57) & 90.3%(n=100) were male participants. The most frequent sports injury was single events 36.11% (n=39) and the less injury rate was found who engaged in sport training for 4 years 5.6% (n=6). Most commonly players are affected by direct injury 79.6% (n=86). Most common injured area found that 53.7% (n=58) of participants have tennis elbow, 51.9% (n=56) of have hamstring strain and in the lower limb, 53.7% (n=58) of participants were injured in the thigh, and in upper limb 50.9% (n=55) of participants were injured in the forearm, and their 80.6% were normal weight. The higher percentage of injury is moderate 74.1% that causes 64% (n=69) have problems in self-care. The finding also reflects that the participants 82.4% (n=89) were taken medicine as a treatment, 13% (n=14) were taken rehabilitation services. Conclusion: This study concludes that there was tennis elbow & hamstring strain is most common problems in players. Thigh, Forearm & wrist were the most commonly injured area in all player, it also affects their daily life. This would be to understand the risk factors that lead to sports injuries and to develop effective prevention strategies and treatments. Sports injury is a very serious issue. So, we need to ensure safety and healthy participation in sports and for improving players' quality of life in society as a whole. Keywords: Characteristics, Sports Injury, Adult Players