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SPORTS KNEE JOINT INJURY IN SKI TRAINING AND ITS PREVENTION

LESÃO ESPORTIVA DA ARTICULAÇÃO DO JOELHO EM TREINO DE ESQUI E SUA PREVENÇÃO

LESIÓN DE LA ARTICULACIÓN DE LA RODILLA EN EL ENTRENAMIENTO DE ESQUÍ Y SU PREVENCIÓN

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Ski training presents the high ability of athletes and strong demand on the physical conditioning of the knee joint, which is frequently injured.

Objective

Study the sports injuries of the knee joint in ski training and explore its preventive measures.

Methods

The interview method was used with ski instructors, enthusiasts, and athletes by questionnaire with design and distribution of topics related to the occurrence of injuries. Sport injury factors are discussed internally and externally. Preventive measures and protective equipment for knee sports injuries are presented.

Results

Currently, the proportion of serious sports injuries to the knee joint is relatively high, and problems such as collision are the most common injury factors, and differences exist between male and female athletes. Among the causes of injury, the highest-scoring technical factor for injury was “deviation from technical movements”, and the highest-scoring preventive measures were “strength training for vulnerable parts” and “sufficient preparation for activities”.

Conclusion

The instructors should provide effective training programs according to the actual situation of the athletes, pay attention to monitoring the skiing environment, and recommend the appropriate protective equipment for the sport. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

Skiing; Knee Joint; Athletic Injuries

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