The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.

Introduction: The perception of physical activity has evolved, influenced by urbanization, media, and public health initiatives. While regular physical activity offers health benefits, musculoskeletal injuries in athletes remain a concern, often going unnoticed due to subtle symptoms. Preventing the...

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Main Authors: Julia Szewczyk, Michał Świta, Anna Szuciak
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Language:English
Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2024-11-01
Series:Quality in Sport
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/55268
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description Introduction: The perception of physical activity has evolved, influenced by urbanization, media, and public health initiatives. While regular physical activity offers health benefits, musculoskeletal injuries in athletes remain a concern, often going unnoticed due to subtle symptoms. Preventing these injuries is crucial, with strength training (ST) emerging as a strategy to enhance stability and reduce injury risk. Purpose of the Study: This review examines the impact of strength training on preventing orthopedic injuries in athletes, focusing on mechanisms like muscle strengthening, joint stabilization, improved endurance, and correcting imbalances. It evaluates research on ST's effectiveness in preventing knee, ankle, hip, back, and upper limb injuries. Methodology: A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, was conducted using keywords such as "strength training," "orthopedic injury prevention," "musculoskeletal stability," "injury risk reduction," and "sports injuries." Results: Strength training plays a key role in preventing sports injuries by enhancing muscle strength, joint stability, and endurance, addressing musculoskeletal weaknesses and imbalances. Studies show ST significantly reduces knee, ankle, hip, and back injuries. For instance, knee injuries are prevented by strengthening the hip abductors and quadriceps, while ankle injuries are mitigated by improving core and lower limb strength. ST also prevents injuries in "overhead sports" by enhancing shoulder stability. Keywords: strength training, orthopedic injury prevention, musculoskeletal stability, sports injuries, injury risk reduction.
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spelling doaj-art-75d8c79b2e1b49c4a8adb441fd4524c32024-11-17T08:08:52ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182024-11-013110.12775/QS.2024.31.55268The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.Julia Szewczyk0Michał Świta1Anna Szuciak2Uniwersytet Medyczny w LublinieUniwersytet Medyczny w LublinieUniwersytet Medyczny w LublinieIntroduction: The perception of physical activity has evolved, influenced by urbanization, media, and public health initiatives. While regular physical activity offers health benefits, musculoskeletal injuries in athletes remain a concern, often going unnoticed due to subtle symptoms. Preventing these injuries is crucial, with strength training (ST) emerging as a strategy to enhance stability and reduce injury risk. Purpose of the Study: This review examines the impact of strength training on preventing orthopedic injuries in athletes, focusing on mechanisms like muscle strengthening, joint stabilization, improved endurance, and correcting imbalances. It evaluates research on ST's effectiveness in preventing knee, ankle, hip, back, and upper limb injuries. Methodology: A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, was conducted using keywords such as "strength training," "orthopedic injury prevention," "musculoskeletal stability," "injury risk reduction," and "sports injuries." Results: Strength training plays a key role in preventing sports injuries by enhancing muscle strength, joint stability, and endurance, addressing musculoskeletal weaknesses and imbalances. Studies show ST significantly reduces knee, ankle, hip, and back injuries. For instance, knee injuries are prevented by strengthening the hip abductors and quadriceps, while ankle injuries are mitigated by improving core and lower limb strength. ST also prevents injuries in "overhead sports" by enhancing shoulder stability. Keywords: strength training, orthopedic injury prevention, musculoskeletal stability, sports injuries, injury risk reduction. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/55268strength trainingorthopedic injury preventionmusculoskeletal stabilitysports injuriesinjury risk reduction
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The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
Quality in Sport
strength training
orthopedic injury prevention
musculoskeletal stability
sports injuries
injury risk reduction
title The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
title_full The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
title_fullStr The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
title_full_unstemmed The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
title_short The impact of strength training on the prevention of orthopedic injuries in sports: a literature review.
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topic strength training
orthopedic injury prevention
musculoskeletal stability
sports injuries
injury risk reduction
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