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Kelly M R Taylor1, Michael P Klueh1, Emma L Klosterman1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

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Summary
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Volleyball injuries, while less common than in other sports, often affect the ankle, shoulder, and knee. Most volleyball injuries are treatable without surgery and require minimal time away from play.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Volleyball is a popular sport for all ages, demanding agility, power, flexibility, and stamina.
  • While having a lower overall injury rate than many team sports, volleyball athletes face specific injury risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze common volleyball injuries.
  • To investigate how player position and playing surface influence injury patterns.
  • To review treatment and recovery timelines for volleyball-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on volleyball injuries.
  • Analysis of injury data categorized by player subspecialty (e.g., setter, hitter).
  • Examination of injury incidence related to different playing surfaces (e.g., indoor, beach).

Main Results:

  • Common injuries include acute ankle sprains and overuse injuries of the shoulder and knee.
  • Injury patterns vary significantly between different player positions.
  • Playing surface can influence the type and frequency of injuries sustained.

Conclusions:

  • Volleyball players are susceptible to specific acute and overuse injuries.
  • Understanding position-specific and surface-related injury risks can inform prevention strategies.
  • The majority of volleyball injuries can be managed nonoperatively with short recovery periods.