Type, incidence and causes of injuries in elective karate national team competition for dispatch to Asian karate championship in Uzbekistan 2012
Journal Title: Journal of Combat Sports and Martial Arts - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
[b]Introduction. [/b]Karate is the world’s most popular martial art and like any competitive sports focuses on high performance, health and safety of participants. Many sports injuries are reported in karate Competition. According to these reports, the scientific advices are given to reduce and prevent injuries. Therefore this study was to evaluate common injuries in sport karate.[b]Material and methods. [/b]In this research most occurred injuries in Iran karate national team selective tournament in 2012 were evaluated. 462 competitions in six weights of the best Iran karate athletes held in these tournaments. Injury report form was completed and reviewed by researchers and tournament’s doctor. Descriptive and inferential (chi- squared test) methods were used to analyze the data.[b]Results.[/b] Results showed 178 injuries during the tournaments. 57.3% was occurred in evening. Trauma was the most injuries (64.6%). 57.9% injuries were occurred in head and neck. 96.6% injuries were occurred in upper limb. The most injuries (56%) were occurred in the third minute of the tournament and the cause of injuries in 65.7% was opponent punch. 88.2% injuries were removed by using ice pack and anesthetic spray and only five cases of athletes were transferred to hospital.[b]Conclusions. [/b]It seems that by the changing of regulations and using of protective equipments in head and face and being aware of common injuries in karate, we can reduce most injuries in this sport.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammad Boostani, Vali Nowzari
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