Sports-related health problems in para-sports: A systematic review with quality assessment
Context:
Participation in sports is associated with a risk of sports-related health problems. For athletes with an impairment, sports-related health problems further burden an already restricted lifestyle, underlining the importance of prevention strategies in para-sports.
Objective:
To provide a comprehensive overview with quality assessment of the literature on sports-related health problems, their etiology, and available preventive measures in para-sports following the steps of the Sequence of Prevention.
Data Sources:
A literature search (in PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library) was performed up to December 8, 2021, in collaboration with a medical information specialist.
Study Selection:
The search yielded 3006 articles, of which 64 met all inclusion criteria.
Study Design:
Systematic review with quality assessment.
Level of Evidence:
Level 3.
Data Extraction:
Two independent researchers carried out the screening process and quality assessment. One researcher extracted data, and the Sequence of Prevention categorized evidence.
Results:
A total of 64 studies were included, of which 61 reported on the magnitude and risk factors of sports-related health problems, while only 3 reported on the effectiveness of preventive measures. Of these, 30 studies were of high quality. Most studies (84%) included elite-level athletes. The reported injury incidence varied widely between sports (0-91 per 1000 athlete days) and impairment categories (1-50 per 1000 athlete days). The same applies to illness incidence with regard to different sports (3-49 per 1000 athlete days) and impairment categories (6-14 per 1000 athlete days).
Conclusion:
This review shows the current vast range of reported sport-related health problems in para-sports. There is limited evidence concerning the severity of these sports-related health problems and inconclusive evidence on the risk factors. Lastly, the evidence regarding the development and effectiveness of preventive measures for para-athletes is sparse.
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Aiheet: | vammaisurheilu riskitekijä vahinko terveys suhde ennaltaehkäisy vamma tilastot järjestys sairaus |
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Aihealueet: | vammaisurheilu biologiset ja lääketieteelliset tieteet |
DOI: | 10.1177/19417381231178534 |
Julkaisussa: | Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach |
Julkaistu: |
2023
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Julkaisutyypit: | artikkeli kirjallisuusanalyysi |
Kieli: | englanti (kieli) |
Taso: | kehittynyt |