Hypermobility and sports injuries in junior netball players

2005135 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Sanjay Swaminathan · Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Les Barnsley · Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Abstract

In this study hypermobility was significantly associated with an increased prevalence of injuries in junior netball players. A targeted interventional approach may help to reduce injuries in this susceptible group.

Topics & Keywords

Connective tissue disorders research Bone fractures and treatments Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equalityGood health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 39, Issue 9, pp. 628-631

DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.015271

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.48