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Injuries in judo: a systematic literature review including suggestions for prevention
Elena Pocecco1, Gerhard Ruedl, Nemanja Stankovic
1Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, , Innsbruck, Austria.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|November 21, 2013
Summary
Judo athletes experience an 11-12% injury risk, with sprains and strains to the knee and shoulder being common. Understanding these judo injury patterns is key for developing effective prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Martial Arts Research
Background:
- Limited epidemiological data exists for judo-related injuries.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete safety in judo.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the scientific literature on judo injury frequency and characteristics.
- To identify common injury types, locations, causes, and risk factors in judo.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of prospective and retrospective judo injury studies up to June 2013.
- Data extraction focused on incidence rates, injury risk, types, location, and causes.
- Analysis of injury data from Olympic Games (2008, 2012) and other judo competitions.
Main Results:
- An average injury risk of 11-12% was observed during the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
- Most frequent injuries include sprains, strains, and contusions, primarily affecting the knee, shoulder, and fingers.
- Being thrown is the most common injury mechanism; severe injuries to the brain and spine are rare.
Conclusions:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on judo injury epidemiology.
- Identifying injury risks and factors is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.
- Implementing an ongoing injury surveillance system in judo is highly recommended.
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