Study of sport trauma in men's sport leagues of Kashan during 2008-9

Abstract

Background: Athletes participating in sport competitions are faced with the risk of trauma. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of trauma injuries in men’s sport leagues of Kashan during 2008-9. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all injuries during sport league competitions were recorded by attending the sport arenas during 2008-9. Results: A total of 160 trauma cases were recorded during 146 events. The highest number of trauma was observed in handball and taekwondo competitions with 45 (25.6%) and 35 (21.9%) cases, respectively. Conclusion: Athletes involved in sport leagues require appropriate training and adequate protection through the use of protective devices to avoid injuries