APPLICATION OF PHYSICAL TRAINING IN INJURY REHABILITATION IN TABLE TENNIS ATHLETES

APLICAÇÃO DO TREINAMENTO FÍSICO NA REABILITAÇÃO DE LESõES EM ATLETAS DE TÊNIS DE MESA

APLICACIÓN DEL ENTRENAMIENTO FÍSICO EN LA REHABILITACIÓN DE LESIONES EN ATLETAS DE TENIS DE MESA

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Table tennis is a combative sport, and although there is no physical confrontation between athletes, its fast and intense movements require high physical conditioning. The knee joint is held in the flexed state for an extended period, and a deficiency in its stability can lead to disabling injuries. The International Table Tennis Federation reforms have led scientists to research further the stability and strengthening of the CORE muscles for injury prevention. Functional Motion Scanning is a screening technique devised to assess and guide musculoskeletal therapeutic protocol. However, there is still a misunderstanding about using this technique in table tennis players.

Objective:

Study the application of Functional Motion Scanning in the rehabilitation of sports injuries in male table tennis players.

Methods:

20 college table tennis players from Hebei Normal University, aged 18 to 24 years, with sport level grade 2 and test score <8 and knee assessment scale score less than 90 points had the following data evaluated: Functional Motion Scan results, body composition, vertical jump, circumference, and lower limb strength. The exercise intensity and load were adjusted according to the individual physical condition of the participants who did not perform any other parallel activities during the 12 weeks of training. There was intervention three times a week for 20 to 25 minutes during the first six weeks. From the seventh to the twelfth week, intervention two times a week for 25 to 30 minutes. SPSS20.0 software was used for statistical analysis and graphing.

Results:

The number of knee injuries in table tennis gradually decreased from 3 to 1. An overall reduction in BMI and an increase in thigh and calf circumference were also observed.

Conclusions:

Physical training with screening positively impacted the prevention and treatment of knee injuries. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.

Keywords:
Fitness Trackers; Physical Education and Training; Microtrauma; Physical