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PREVENTION OF JOINT INJURIES IN OUTDOOR SPORTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF COVID-19

PREVENÇÃO DE LESÕES NAS ARTICULAÇÕES EM ESPORTES AO AR LIVRE SOB A INFLUÊNCIA DA COVID-19

PREVENCIÓN DE LESIONES ARTICULARES EN DEPORTES AL AIRE LIBRE BAJO LA INFLUENCIA DEL COVID-19

ABSTRACT

Introduction

With the normalization of the prevention and control of the covid-19 epidemic, the proportion of outdoor sports in sports has gradually increased, but the risks have increased, resulting in joint injuries.

Objective

Explore the prevention of joint injuries in outdoor sports under the influence of covid-19.

Methods

88 men and 64 women with ankle injuries, 45 men and 33 women with knee injuries, for a total of 133 men and 97 women volunteers were investigated by questionnaire, which included joint injuries, causes of injuries, and treatment methods after joint injuries, and the data were analyzed.

Results

Currently, most joint injuries in outdoor sports belong to minor injuries, which can recover after some minor readjustments and will not cause much impact on the sportsmen. However, there are also some serious injuries.

Conclusion

The athletes themselves must be fully prepared, including the use of protective gear and equipment, psychological adjustment, and learning knowledge about sports protection. Coaches and volunteers should give scientifically based and sensible guidance according to the actual situation of the sportsmen to reduce the incidence of joint injuries as much as possible. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

COVID-19; Injuries, Sports; Accident Prevention

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