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Injuries in professional basketball affect player performance and generate significant costs.
In professional basketball, muscle injuries are the most common, but severe injuries drive the highest economic burden, highlighting the need for tailored preventive programs.
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Severe injuries drive most costs in elite basketball; hypothesis-generating for prevention, needs prospective validation before practice change.
Injuries in professional basketball affect player performance and generate significant costs. This study analyzed the incidence and economic impact of 102 injuries in a team from the ACB League over four seasons, with an injury rate of 5.85 injuries per 1,000 hours, higher during games. Muscle injuries (42 %), mainly involving hamstrings and the Achilles tendon, were the most common. Although 68.6 % were minor (1-7 days), severe injuries (>28 days) accounted for the highest economic burden. Single-competition seasons exhibited a higher budgetary impact (6.5 %) compared to dual-competition seasons (4.5 %). The findings highlight the importance of preventive programs tailored to the competitive demands and player characteristics.
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