Key result
Male sex shows no difference in injury rates versus female sex among amateur badminton players.
Why the study?
The frequency, location, severity, and risk factors of injuries in amateur badminton players were not well characterized.
Cross-Sectional (n=150)
Absolute Event Rate: 0.138% vs 0.131%
p-value: p=.981
Amateur badminton players frequently suffer lower limb injuries, particularly to the knee, with an average injury rate of 0.134 per 1000 hours of play.
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Injury surveillance data may guide prevention in amateur badminton; leaves open causal risk factors and needs prospective confirmation.
Marchena‐Rodríguez et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Badminton injuries (n=150). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on Mean rate of injuries per 1000 hours of play (p=.981). Male sex was not associated with a significantly different mean rate of injuries per 1000 hours of play compared to female sex among amateur badminton players (0.138 vs 0.131; P=0.981).
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