INTRODUCTION: Aerobic Gymnastics (GA) is a gymnastic discipline that requires specific physical needs and proper training to prevent or minimize the occurrence of sports injuries. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence of injuries in the GA and its relationship with training factors. METHODS: A study with 40 Valencian athletes aged between 9 and 17 years was performed. Data was collected through a questionnaire of morbidity. The dependent variable was the injuries during the 2009-2010 season and the main independent variables were the training load, the protective equipment, training surface, technical movements and type of injury and body part injured. RESULTS: The most recurrent injuries were the ones related to ligaments, affecting both the upper and lower limbs. Half of the injuries occurred after performing jumps, despite the use of protective equipment and took place at the beginning of the season. Significant correlation was found between the number of injuries and the experience, training days and number of competitions (p <0.05). CONCLUSIONS: the number of injuries has decreased and the use of protective equipment has increased, with special attention to wristbands. Half of the injuries occurred during the learning period of technical difficulties.
prevention; training; sports; athletic injuries
