Introduction: Volleyball is a globally popular noncontact sport involving two teams of six players separated by a net. It is played across age groups and genders and demands high levels of agility, coordination, and fitness. Volleyball presents a considerable risk for musculoskeletal injuries, primarily due to repetitive jumping, landing, spiking, and diving. Reported injury incidence ranges from 1.7–10.7 per 1000 playing hours, with common injury sites including the fingers, shoulders, knees, elbows, and ankles. Aim: The aim is to determine the pattern of injuries in volleyball players. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 130 volleyball players (both male and female), aged 15–30 years, from Pine Grove Group of Institutions and Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Results: The study revealed that injury prevalence was highest among males aged 15–20 years and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). A total of 122 injuries were recorded, with sprains being the most common, followed by dislocations, bruises, and fractures. The primary mechanisms of injury were contact with the ball, jumping, and blocking, with upper limb injuries particularly to fingers and wrists. Conclusion: This study highlights sprains, particularly in fingers and wrists, as the most prevalent injuries among volleyball players. Most injuries had a sudden onset and were significantly linked to age, BMI, and playing experience. These findings highlight the need for injury prevention through targeted training and physiotherapy to boost player safety and performance.
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