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Back injuries in competitive squash players

D J Macfarlane1, A Shanks

  • 1PE and Sports Science Unit, University of Hong Kong.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|February 12, 1999
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Nearly 52% of competitive squash players reported back injuries, with higher risks for males and advanced players. Increased playing frequency, not duration, correlated with injury, suggesting overuse may be a factor.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Competitive squash involves dynamic movements and rapid directional changes.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for back injuries in this population is crucial for injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence and contributing factors of back injuries among competitive squash players.
  • To identify specific player demographics and playing characteristics associated with a higher risk of back injury.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis was conducted using a questionnaire distributed to registered competitive squash players in the Otago region, New Zealand.
  • Data collected included player demographics, level of play, volume of play (frequency and duration), and the incidence and severity of back injuries.

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  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and chi-squared tests to identify significant associations.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 52% of participants reported experiencing back injuries.
    • Males (56.5%) and higher-graded players reported significantly higher injury frequencies.
    • Increased frequency of play was associated with a higher risk of back injury, whereas duration of play showed no significant correlation.

    Conclusions:

    • Higher levels of play and increased playing frequency in squash may elevate the risk of back injuries.
    • These findings tentatively support the hypothesis that periods of relative overuse contribute to back injuries in squash players.
    • Targeted interventions focusing on injury prevention strategies for high-risk groups may be beneficial.