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Injuries Depicted in Sport-Related Films
Robert P Olympia1, Hannah Wakefield2, Bryan Wakefield3
11 Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
Clinical Pediatrics
|November 29, 2017
Summary
Sport films often inaccurately portray youth sports injuries, with many major injuries shown with immediate returns to play. This highlights a need for better education on injury recognition and realistic rehabilitation for young athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Sports Injury
- Media Portrayal of Health
Background:
- Youth sports participation is high, exposing young athletes to potential injuries.
- Media, including sports films, can shape perceptions and understanding of health issues.
- The depiction of injuries in sports films may influence how young athletes perceive and manage their own injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the portrayal of injuries in a selection of sports-related films.
- To categorize depicted injuries and assess their on-field and long-term management.
- To identify discrepancies between depicted injury management and best practices in pediatric sports medicine.
Main Methods:
- A content analysis of 44 sports-related films was conducted.
- Each depicted injury was categorized by type (e.g., fracture, concussion).
- On-field management and long-term disposition for each injury were recorded and analyzed.
Main Results:
- A total of 49 injuries were depicted across the 44 films.
- Fractures (11) and contusions (10) were the most common injury types.
- Of 38 major injuries, 34% (13) showed an immediate return to play, contradicting recommended protocols.
Conclusions:
- Sports films frequently misrepresent the severity and recovery timelines of youth sports injuries.
- Inaccurate portrayals may lead to unrealistic expectations for pediatric athletes regarding injury and rehabilitation.
- Healthcare providers, coaches, and parents must emphasize proper injury recognition, disclosure, and realistic rehabilitation expectations.
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