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S O'Connor1, L Sherlock1, K Moran1,2
1Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance, Athletic Therapy and Training, School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Ireland.
Irish Medical Journal
|April 13, 2022
Summary
Over 40% of female Gaelic games referees sustain injuries, mainly to the lower body, during matches. Referees need better injury prevention programs beyond just warming up.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Epidemiology
- Female Athletics
Background:
- Ladies Gaelic football and Camogie are prominent female sports in Ireland.
- Refereeing is crucial for these sports, yet referee injuries remain understudied.
- This research addresses the knowledge gap regarding musculoskeletal injuries in female Gaelic games referees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the musculoskeletal injury profile of referees officiating female Gaelic games.
- To assess the injury prevention practices employed by these referees.
- To identify areas for improvement in referee safety and well-being.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective anonymous questionnaire was administered to 170 active referees.
- Data collected included injuries sustained in the past 12 months and current prevention strategies.
- Incidence, repeat incidence, and descriptive statistics were calculated.
Main Results:
- In 2019, 42.9% of referees reported injuries, with 27.4% experiencing multiple injuries.
- Lower extremity injuries were most common (79.6%), particularly to the lower leg and knee.
- Muscle strains and cramps were frequent (55.1%), predominantly occurring during games.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of female Gaelic games referees experience injuries annually.
- Current injury prevention practices, including warm-ups and cool-downs, are inconsistently applied.
- There is a clear need for a dedicated injury prevention program for referees in these sports.
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