Frequency and Pattern of Injuries in Rink Hockey Players Article Swipe
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· 2024
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/ijptr.ijptr_58_24
· OA: W4407859427
Context: The fast-paced game of rink hockey is played using sticks, pucks, and in-line skates. The possible risk factors for injury range from falls to changing directions quickly, contacting players unintentionally, and coming into touch with boards, sticks, or pucks. In addition to raising overall expenses for individuals and society, sports-related injuries can affect a player’s ability to perform, and eventually, the success of the team as a whole. Aim: To find the frequency and pattern of injuries in rink hockey players. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 132 rink hockey players, both males and females with ages between 10 and 30 years old (20.37 ± 4.08), from Roller Jets, Chandigarh District Roller Skating Association and Mohali Roller Skating Association (Punjab). Rink hockey players with more than 12 months of experience, who participated in the game on the regular basis and those who had sustained had injuries from past 1 year were included from the study. Results: Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 26. The study found a higher prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries among rink hockey players with knee and ankle/foot being the most affected body parts. Male players, especially seniors and those with extensive training and experience were found to be at higher risk. Conclusions: The prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in rink hockey players necessitates the implementation of educational initiatives, proper equipment protocols, timely evaluation of injuries, managing training intensity, and integration of physiotherapy interventions into training programs.
