Abstract

A recent Dutch investigation made clear that the risk for injury for volleyball players was 4,9 per 1000 hour. The majority of the injuries are localized at the ankles (21-55), the fingers (13-26) or the knees (5-22). Most of the investigators found that the injuries were due to distorsions (34-65), contusions (18-22) or fractures (5-14). In literature more is known about the incidence of injuries than of risk factors involved. Although little etiologic studies are available, some authors recommend preventive measures based on plausibility, like modes of protection of the knee, better developed training programms, intensifying warming-up procedures, wearing good shoes and special floor materials. Next to adequate etiologic studies on risk factors of volleyball injury, preventive experiments are essential in order to make an effective reduction of volleyball injuries feasible. Verf.-Referat