Pre-participation medical evaluation in rink hockey players

• Bernat de Pablo Marquez ^[2] ; Javier Peña ^[1] ; Gonzalo Grazioli ^[3] ; Gil Rodas ^[4] ; Martí Casals ^[5]
  1. [1] Universitat de Vic

     Universitat de Vic

     Vich, España

     
  2. [2] Services of F.C. Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
  3. [3] Aptima Centre Clínic - Mutua Terrassa, Spain
  4. [4] Futbol Club Barcelona, Spain
  5. [5] INEFC Barcelona, Spain

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• Localización: Sport TK: revista euroamericana de ciencias del deporte, ISSN 2254-4070, ISSN-e 2340-8812, Nº. 13, 2024
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The aim of this study was to describe the medical findings and the physical imbalances during pre-participation screenings among rink hockey players. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 773 rink hockey players (645 males and 128 females, 14 to 43 years old) from different teams participating in regional competitions. The pre-participation screening included: a) medical history, b) anthropometrical data, c) physical examination, d) baseline 12-lead ECG, and e) an extensive orthopedic evaluation. A total of 773 pre-participation evaluations were included. Anthropometry evaluation showed 20.2% were overweight and 4.1% classed as obese. The prevalence of previous injuries related to rink hockey was 24,4% (CI 95% 21.5-27.5). The lower limb was the most affected area, and fractures were the most frequent injuries. Four (0.05%) life-threatening cardiopathies were found and treated. Regarding musculoskeletal examination, 29 athletes (4%) presented spine alignment alterations, 69 (8.9%) presented lower leg dysmetria, and 150 (19.4%) feet misalignment. Pre-participation screening is essential in detecting medical conditions and physical imbalances affecting athletes’ health. These medical evaluations must be recommended for athletes of all levels.