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Musculoskeletal Injuries in Table Tennis during Competition: A Systematic Review
Sang-Hun Ko1, Jae-Ryong Cha1, Chae-Chil Lee1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea (the Republic of).
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 23, 2023
Summary
This study found a 3.6% musculoskeletal injury rate in professional table tennis players, with 10.0 injuries per 1,000 hours. Most injuries occurred during training and did not cause significant time loss.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are a concern in professional sports.
- Table tennis, while perceived as low-impact, can still lead to injuries.
- Understanding injury incidence and risk factors is crucial for player health and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in professional table tennis players.
- To identify potential risk factors associated with these injuries.
- To provide data for injury prevention strategies in table tennis.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using keywords like "table tennis" and "injury".
- Data from eight studies involving 873 professional players were extracted and analyzed.
- Injury rates were compared based on player sex, competition level, injury circumstances, and time lost.
Main Results:
- An overall musculoskeletal injury rate of 3.6% was reported, equating to 10.0 injuries per 1,000 playing hours.
- Injury rates varied by competition level, with higher incidence in Asian Games (15.4%) compared to Summer Olympic Games (4.8%).
- Over half of injuries (52%) occurred during training, and 64% did not result in time loss.
Conclusions:
- This review highlights the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in table tennis, providing baseline data.
- Identified variations in injury rates across different competition levels warrant further investigation.
- Limitations in identifying specific risk factors necessitate future research with comprehensive variable analysis.
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