Sports Injury Prevention and Functional Training: A Literature Review

Effects of functional training on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen in wushu athletes: A systematic review

This study aims to analyse the effects of functional training on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen in wushu athletes.

METHODS

This study followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A systematic search of electronic databases was also conducted, including EBSCOhost, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Google Scholar, and Wanfang. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was an effective indicator to evaluate the quality of studies included in the systematic review.

RESULTS

This systematic review included 474 participants aged 8-24 years old. The intervention period for most studies was 12 weeks. Among the included studies, 6 focused on muscle strength, 4 on jumping performance, and 11 on functional movement screen.

CONCLUSION

These articles have been analysed, and the positive impact of functional training interventions on muscle strength, jumping, and functional movement screen of wushu athletes has been verified.

RECOVERY FROM MUSCLE INJURIE AFTER HIGH-INTENSITY TRAINING IN TABLE TENNIS

ABSTRACT Introduction High-intensity training is an important point in table tennis training. Due to the high muscle load, occasional injuries may occur during the practice of this activity, requiring the intervention of dedicated physical rehabilitation. Objective Explore the rehabilitation process of muscle injuries caused by high-intensity training in table tennis athletes. Methods Thirty-one student table tennis athletes with indications for rehabilitation due to muscle injuries caused by high-intensity training were volunteers for this research. Data pertinent to the research were collected before and after the intervention. Muscle strength, tank test, lifting test, flexor and extensor group peak torque at 60°/s speed, and flexor and extensor group peak torque at 60°/s speed were analyzed, and data were stored and analyzed in statistical software. The results were analyzed and checked against the updated scientific literature. Results The research shows that a good recovery method can relieve muscle pain and reduce psychological problems caused by pain and speed up joint motion gain. Conclusion The protocol analyzed in this paper can improve the athletes’ sporting level both from the physiological and psychological point of view, besides promoting faster recovery and being suitable for daily practical application. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

PREVENTION OF JOINT INJURIES IN OUTDOOR SPORTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF COVID-19

ABSTRACT Introduction With the normalization of the prevention and control of the covid-19 epidemic, the proportion of outdoor sports in sports has gradually increased, but the risks have increased, resulting in joint injuries. Objective Explore the prevention of joint injuries in outdoor sports under the influence of covid-19. Methods 88 men and 64 women with ankle injuries, 45 men and 33 women with knee injuries, for a total of 133 men and 97 women volunteers were investigated by questionnaire, which included joint injuries, causes of injuries, and treatment methods after joint injuries, and the data were analyzed. Results Currently, most joint injuries in outdoor sports belong to minor injuries, which can recover after some minor readjustments and will not cause much impact on the sportsmen. However, there are also some serious injuries. Conclusion The athletes themselves must be fully prepared, including the use of protective gear and equipment, psychological adjustment, and learning knowledge about sports protection. Coaches and volunteers should give scientifically based and sensible guidance according to the actual situation of the sportsmen to reduce the incidence of joint injuries as much as possible. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Application of Functional Training in Sports Dance Training

With the rapid development of the economy, people's various needs for daily life are also increasing. Because this sport combines sports and dance, which makes the sport have the effect of physical fitness, as well as the emotional edification and visual beauty that dance brings to dancers and audiences. With the increase in people's needs, at the same time, corresponding to the relatively insufficient functional training of the project, this problem makes sports dance, the international standard ballroom dance, always at a low level of development, and at the same time, makes it lack of competitiveness. Also, the nature of dance is now more of a viewing experience. In view of the lack of functional training in international standard ballroom dancing, this article will study the role of functional training in this. By adopting the technology of human body feature recognition and functional action screening, it implements the steps of human action recognition detection technology, human action tracking technology, human body posture shape recognition method, and functional action screening. And the final experimental results show that functional training can screen out 57.3% of female dancers, with ligament damage, and 52.1% of male dancers. The screen outs were more than half of the total numbers, which shows that functional training effectively improves international standard ballroom dance that can provide good assistance for dancers' training.

PREVENTING SPORTS INJURIES IN THE PROCESS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING

ABSTRACT Introduction: It is common for athletes to have accidental injuries in training. Sports injuries damage the health of athletes, dampen their enthusiasm, and affect their normal life and training. Objective: To explore preventive measures against athletes’ sports injuries by understanding their sports injuries. Methods: We used the literature data method, a questionnaire, an interview, and mathematical statistics to determine the cause of sports injury accidents of athletes. Results: The locations of sports injuries were fingers, ankle and knee joints, lower back, thighs, etc. Common types of injuries were joint sprains, muscle strains, and soft tissue injuries. Conclusion: Scientific physical training can prevent sports injuries and effectively reduce injuries and accidents caused by sports. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

Effects of 24 Weeks Combined Rehabilitation Exercise Program on Functional Recovery in Obsess High Tibial Osteotomy Patients

OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the effects of a 24 weeks combined rehabilitation exercise program on the subjective questionnaire, isokinetic muscle function test and dynamic balance test of high tibial osteotomy patients with normal weights and obese individuals.METHODS Sixteen tibial osteotomy patients were recruited in the study. They were divided into two groups(normal weight group[n=8] or obesity weight group[n=8]). A pre-test consisting of subjective questionnaire, isokinetic muscle function test and Y balance test. Using the same test in 12 weeks, 24 weeks after the surgery. All groups completed the rehabilitation exercise program for the duration of 24 weeks.RESULTS The significant interaction was observed between group and time on the involve bilateral flexor strength deficits (<i>p</i>=.045) and the posteromedial reach distance (<i>p</i>=.041).CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that a 24 weeks rehabilitation exercise program is needed after high tibial osteotomy in order to restore the same level of activity as before surgery.

Effects of Kinesiology Taping on Muscle Strength, Dynamic balance, and Functional Movement in Wrestlers with Chronic Ankle Instability

OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Kinesio taping on ankle strength, Dynamic balance and, functional movement in wrestlers with chronic ankle instability.METHODS Twenty wrestlers who registered in the Korea Wrestling Association were participated in this study. They were divided into two groups (chronic ankle instability group [n=10] or control group [n=10]) based on Cumberland’s ankle instability questionnaire. Ankle strength (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion) were measured using manual muscle tester, and the dynamic balance was measured using Y-Balance test (anterior, postero-medial, postero-lateral, and composite). Functional movement hop test (side hop, square hop, and figure-of-8 hop) were used to evaluate functional movement.RESULTS The significant interaction was observed between group and time on the Y-balance test (composite score), and functional movement hop test (figure-of-8 hop) (group × time, all P for interaction < 0.05).CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that Kinesio taping has a positive effect on dynamic balance and functional movement. Also, Kinesio taping may be able to use an alternative and effective methods to maintain ankle stability and performance in the wrestlers with chronic ankle instability.