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Injuries in water polo.

J M Brooks1

  • 1Canadian Knee Institute, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|May 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Water polo athletes face unique injuries due to swimming and throwing demands. The shoulder is the most common injury site, followed by face and hand trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Aquatic Sports Physiology

Background:

  • Water polo is a demanding aquatic sport involving significant physical contact.
  • Athletes experience unique physiological stresses from combined swimming and throwing actions.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete health and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and categorize the common acute and overuse injuries in water polo.
  • To highlight the specific demands placed on water polo athletes.
  • To provide a foundation for injury prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on water polo injuries.
  • Analysis of injury types, including acute trauma and overuse strains.
  • Focus on anatomical areas most affected.

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Main Results:

  • The shoulder is the most frequently injured area in water polo.
  • Lacerations and fractures of the face and hand are also prevalent acute injuries.
  • Repetitive overuse injuries and sprains are common due to the sport's demands.

Conclusions:

  • Water polo presents a unique injury profile distinct from other aquatic sports.
  • The combination of swimming and throwing without a stable base contributes to high injury rates.
  • Further attention to injury prevention, particularly for the shoulder, face, and hand, is warranted.