A Study Exploring Prevalence Rate Of Lower Extremities Injury In Football Players Of Delhi

  • Ibrar
  • Deepak Raghav
  • Prince
Keywords: Football, lower extremity injuries, Delhi, prevalence, injury prevention, rehabilitation.

Abstract

Background: Football, a popular sport in Delhi, poses a high risk of lower extremity injuries. These injuries can significantly affect player performance, team dynamics, and overall career longevity. Understanding the prevalence and nature of these injuries is crucial for developing targeted injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 football players in Delhi. Participants were selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), and demographic and anthropometric data were measured. Descriptive and inferential statistics were analyzed using SPSS version 20.

Results: The mean age of participants was 25.24 years, with a BMI of 26.55. The most common injuries involved the lower limbs, with an 83.32% prevalence among professional players and 80.49% among amateurs. Upper extremity injuries followed, while head, face, and neck injuries were rare. Normality tests revealed significant deviations in variables like age, BMI, and weight, indicating the need for non-parametric analyses. Frequency distributions of LEFS responses showed moderate to high functionality among participants.

Conclusion: The study highlights a high prevalence of lower extremity injuries among football players in Delhi, necessitating the development of region-specific injury prevention protocols. Future studies should explore longitudinal designs to better understand injury recurrence and incorporate biomechanical assessments to improve injury prevention strategies.

 

Author Biographies

Ibrar

MPT, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Paramedical College, Hospital, Ghaziabad

Deepak Raghav
Professor/Principal, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Paramedical College, Hospital, Ghaziabad
Prince

Assistant Professor, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Paramedical College, Hospital, Ghaziabad

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Published
2024-12-16
How to Cite
Ibrar, Deepak Raghav, & Prince. (2024). A Study Exploring Prevalence Rate Of Lower Extremities Injury In Football Players Of Delhi. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 3104-3108. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1507
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