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Study of aeroball injuries
A Sinha1, R G McGlone, K Montgomery
1Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, United Kingdom.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 23, 1997
Summary
Aeroball carries injury risks, particularly to the ankle. Implementing ankle supports significantly reduced ankle injuries in this new sport, highlighting their importance for player safety.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Aeroball is a novel sport played on a trampoline court with fabric walls.
- The sport involves two or four players and presents unique injury risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the risks associated with aeroball.
- To propose strategies for injury prevention, focusing on ankle injuries.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of ankle supports in reducing injury incidence.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed aeroball-related incidents from 1991 to 1995 at Lancaster University Sports Centre.
- Lace-up ankle supports were introduced in April 1992, and their impact on ankle injury rates was monitored.
Main Results:
- Lower limb injuries accounted for 90% of all injuries, with the ankle being the most common site (73%).
- Sprains were the predominant injury type (83%).
- Ankle injury incidence decreased from 31 in 1991 to nine in 1995 following the introduction of ankle supports.
Conclusions:
- Aeroball, while popular, poses significant injury risks, especially to the lower extremities.
- Prophylactic use of ankle stabilizers is strongly recommended for aeroball players.
- Promoting game safety through information and trained staff is crucial for risk mitigation.