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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Basketball Players: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Silvia Cristina de Carvalho Borges1, Carolina Rodrigues Mendonça1, Regina Márcia Ferreira Silva2
1Health Science, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74001-970, Brazil.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Basketball players experience high rates of musculoskeletal issues, particularly neck and back pain. Prevention programs are crucial for improving player health and athletic performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal disorders significantly impact athletes, causing pain and functional limitations.
- Basketball players are particularly susceptible to back pain, postural changes, and spinal injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the prevalence of back pain and musculoskeletal disorders in basketball players.
- To identify factors associated with these conditions in this athletic population.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of Embase, PubMed, and Scopus databases was conducted.
- Meta-analyses were performed using STATA to determine prevalence rates for various musculoskeletal conditions.
- Studies were included regardless of publication date, focusing on English-language research.
Main Results:
- The meta-analysis included 27 studies, with 21 focusing on back pain prevalence.
- High prevalence rates were found: overall back pain (43%), neck pain (36%), low back pain (26%), and spinal injury (10%).
- Prevalence of postural changes like hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis was 30%.
Conclusions:
- Basketball players exhibit a high prevalence of neck pain, low back pain, and general back pain.
- These findings underscore the importance of targeted prevention strategies to enhance athlete well-being and performance.
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