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[Volleyball sport school injuries]
K Knobloch1, D Rossner, T Gössling
1Thorax-, Herz- and Gefässchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover. kknobi@yahoo.com
Summary
Volleyball causes many school sports injuries, particularly to the upper extremities, especially fingers. Preventive measures and further research into taping are recommended for youth athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Injury Epidemiology
- School Health
Background:
- School sports injuries represent a significant health concern for children and adolescents.
- Volleyball is a popular school sport associated with frequent youth injuries, alongside basketball and soccer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence and characteristics of school sports injuries in Niedersachsen, Germany.
- To specifically investigate volleyball-related injuries among school children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 2234 school sport injuries reported to the Gemeinde Unfall Versicherung (GUV) over one school year.
- Analysis of injury distribution by sport discipline, gender, body part, injury type, and circumstances.
Main Results:
- Ball sports accounted for 59.5% of injuries. Volleyball was the third leading cause of ball sport injuries in boys and the second in girls.
- Upper extremity injuries, particularly finger injuries (53%), dominated volleyball accidents (71.3%). Sprains, ligament injuries, and fractures were common.
- Most volleyball injuries occurred without opponent contact, often during ball contact or movement.
Conclusions:
- Volleyball contributes significantly to school sports injuries, with a high prevalence of upper extremity and finger injuries.
- Preventive strategies, including safety measures and basic life support awareness, are crucial for school sports.
- Further prospective trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive finger taping in youth volleyball.