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Research on Injury Risk of Elite Male Athletes in Racing Ice Sports based on Blood Indexes
Fuhong Wang1,2, Junjie Cui2, Yinming Wu3
1School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport Institute, Chengdu, China.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|August 26, 2024
Summary
Elite male athletes
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Elite male athletes in racing ice sports face significant injury risks.
- Understanding the link between physiological markers and injury is crucial for performance and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between blood biochemical indexes and injury risk in elite male racing ice sports athletes.
- To identify specific biochemical markers that predict injury occurrence in snow sledding and ice skating disciplines.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal tracking of demographic data, monthly injuries, and blood biochemical indexes.
- Non-linear relationship analysis using unrestricted cubic splines.
- Generalized estimating equations for relative risk (OR) estimation and ROC analysis for diagnostic accuracy.
Main Results:
- In snow sledding, elevated creatine kinase (CK) and decreased testosterone levels significantly increase injury risk (OR=1.70 and 1.69, respectively).
- CK and testosterone were incorporated into a predictive model for snow sledding injuries, achieving 82.8% sensitivity and 86.5% specificity.
- In ice skating, elevated CK significantly increases injury risk (OR=2.56), with CK included in a predictive model showing 90.5% sensitivity and 66.7% specificity.
Conclusions:
- Creatine kinase and testosterone are key predictors of injury in elite male snow sledding athletes.
- Creatine kinase is an independent risk factor for injury in elite speed skaters.
- Biochemical monitoring can aid in predicting and preventing injuries in racing ice sports.
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