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Injuries in collegiate wrestling
G J Jarret1, J F Orwin, R W Dick
1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison 53792-7375, USA.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 24, 1998
Summary
Collegiate wrestling shows a high injury rate, with knees, shoulders, and ankles most affected. Most wrestling injuries are not severe, but takedowns and sparring pose risks.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
Background:
- Collegiate wrestling is a popular sport with a significant risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence, types, and mechanisms of musculoskeletal injuries in collegiate wrestling.
- To compare wrestling injury rates with other collegiate sports.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System data.
- Inclusion of over 800,000 athlete-exposures over an 11-year period.
- Evaluation of injury rates, common injury sites, types, and mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Collegiate wrestling has a high injury rate (9.6 per 1000 athlete-exposures), second only to spring football.
- Knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries were most common and often severe.
- Sprains, strains, and contusions were prevalent; takedowns and sparring were high-risk activities.
Conclusions:
- Wrestling injuries, while often not severe, require attention to specific mechanisms like foot rotation and environmental contact.
- Both competition and practice present significant injury risks.
- Injury prevention efforts should focus on high-risk activities and body regions.