Prevalence and Pattern of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Malaysian Hockey League Players
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2103.004
- Author:
Manaf H
1
;
Justine M
1
;
Hassan N
2
Author Information
1. Centre of Physiotherapy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Malaysia
2. Department of Physiotherapy, Institut Sukan Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hockey, Malaysia, musculoskeletal injuries, sprain, strain
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2021;15(No.1):21-26
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Hockey is a team sport that involves running,
sprinting, and making sudden changes in directions of
movement to control a ball against the opposing team.
Therefore, due to its nature of fast movement, hockey
players may be at risk of various musculoskeletal injuries.
This study aimed to identify the prevalence and pattern of
musculoskeletal injuries sustained among Malaysian Hockey
League players.
Materials and Method: Data were collected from 84 field
hockey players that participated in the Malaysian Hockey
League competition from June 2016 until December 2016.
All injuries were recorded by the participating medical team
using a structured questionnaire. A descriptive statistical
analysis and Chi-Square test were used to explore the
prevalence of the injury.
Result: More than half of the players were reported to have
lower limb injuries (51.6%). Sprain and strain were the most
prevalent injuries (63%) and mostly affected the ankle
(29%). Male players sustained more injuries (50.8%)
compared to female players (49.2%).
Conclusion: This study suggests that a guideline is needed
for injury prevention strategies that will benefit the hockey
players in preventing injuries.
- Full text:16.2021my1144.pdf
