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The martial arts.

Charles M Terry1

  • 1Saint Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, USA. cterry@slrc.org

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|September 6, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Martial arts offer physical, psychological, and therapeutic benefits for diverse populations. Understanding their physical demands is key for injury management and safe return to practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Growing popularity of martial arts across all age groups and abilities.
  • Potential for physical, psychological, and therapeutic benefits in martial arts participation.
  • Need for healthcare professionals to understand martial arts' demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of understanding martial arts' physical demands.
  • To inform injury pathogenesis, treatment, prevention, and return-to-participation strategies.
  • To provide a foundation for physicians encountering martial arts patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the physical demands inherent in various martial arts disciplines.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms and common pathologies associated with martial arts.
  • Consideration of rehabilitation and prevention principles specific to martial arts.

Main Results:

  • Martial arts involve diverse physical stresses impacting musculoskeletal and other systems.
  • Injuries can range from acute trauma to overuse conditions, varying by discipline.
  • Effective management requires tailored treatment and prevention strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians must appreciate martial arts' physical requirements for optimal patient care.
  • Understanding injury mechanisms aids in developing effective treatment and prevention plans.
  • Safe return to martial arts participation necessitates a thorough evaluation of physical capacity.

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