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Ultimate injuries: a survey.

P Marfleet1

  • 1Colchester General Hospital, UK.

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
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Injuries in Ultimate (a disc sport) commonly involve thigh strains, ankle sprains, and skin abrasions. Player preparation, playing conditions, and game rules can help reduce these sports injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Ultimate is a dynamic team sport with a risk of player injuries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common injuries in Ultimate tournaments.
  • To analyze factors contributing to these injuries.
  • To propose injury reduction strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection on injuries from six Ultimate tournaments (1986-1990).
  • Recording injury types, and associated contributing factors.

Main Results:

  • Most frequent injuries: thigh muscle strains, ankle ligament sprains, skin abrasions/friction burns.

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  • Contributing factors: pitch condition, player fitness, protective gear, 'lay-out' technique, tournament organization, squad size.

    • Conclusions:

    • Reducing excessive playing time is recommended.
    • Improved player preparation and sensible use of protective clothing can mitigate risks.
    • Careful pitch selection is vital for injury prevention in Ultimate.