Abstract des Autors

Volleyball has rarely been studied with regard to injuries. However, recent identification of severe knee injuries incurred as a result of participation in volleyball has prompted an investigation of injuries associated with this sport. Among 7,490 persons referred to a major metropolitan outpatient sports medicine clinic for rehabilitation, 106 were treated for injuries related to volleyball. Nearly 90 of the injuries were concentrated in the lower extremities. In particular, knee injuries accounted for 59 of the injuries in both males and females, while ankle injuries accounted for 22 and 24, respectively. The mechanism of jumping, landing, and twisting upon impact with the ground or floor was associated with 63 of all the injuries, including 61 of the knee injuries and 92 of the ankle injuries. The costs associated with these injuries indicate a significant problem. Directions for future research are identified so that the most appropriate strategies for prevention and control can be determined. Verf.-Referat