Competition injuries in taekwondo: a literature review and suggestions for prevention and surveillance

Pieter, Willy; Fife, Gabriel P.; O’Sullivan, David

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2012-091011

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“…26 Although less frequent in overall number, upper extremity injuries in taekwondo may be more severe compared with lower extremity injuries. 27 The incidence of concussion in adult taekwondo ranges from 4.6 to 50.2 per 1000 athletic exposures, potentially up to 4 times higher than that in American football. 27,28 One study of adult Olympic taekwondo kicks, measured by a simulated head target, reported that the most common kick impacts used in taekwondo had acceleration and recorded impacts equivalent to or greater than documented concussive injuries in American football.…”

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“…27 The incidence of concussion in adult taekwondo ranges from 4.6 to 50.2 per 1000 athletic exposures, potentially up to 4 times higher than that in American football. 27,28 One study of adult Olympic taekwondo kicks, measured by a simulated head target, reported that the most common kick impacts used in taekwondo had acceleration and recorded impacts equivalent to or greater than documented concussive injuries in American football. 28 Taekwondo rule changes have awarded more points for kicks aimed at the head, which may increase the risk of concussion.…”

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“…28 Taekwondo rule changes have awarded more points for kicks aimed at the head, which may increase the risk of concussion. 27 Ineffective blocking skills may be related to risk of severe head injuries.…”

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“…29 Catastrophic taekwondo injuries have been reported, including deaths from kicks, cardiac issues, and unknown causes. 27 …”

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Youth Participation and Injury Risk in Martial Arts

Demorest¹,

Koutures²

2016

Pediatrics

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The martial arts can provide children and adolescents with vigorous levels of physical exercise that can improve overall physical fitness. The various types of martial arts encompass noncontact basic forms and techniques that may have a lower relative risk of injury. Contact-based sparring with competitive training and bouts have a higher risk of injury. This clinical report describes important techniques and movement patterns in several types of martial arts and reviews frequently reported injuries encountered in each discipline, with focused discussions of higher risk activities. Some of these higher risk activities include blows to the head and choking or submission movements that may cause concussions or significant head injuries. The roles of rule changes, documented benefits of protective equipment, and changes in training recommendations in attempts to reduce injury are critically assessed. This information is intended to help pediatric health care providers counsel patients and families in encouraging safe participation in martial arts.

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Section: Injury Riskmentioning

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Section: Injury Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Injury Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…29 Catastrophic taekwondo injuries have been reported, including deaths from kicks, cardiac issues, and unknown causes. 27 …”

Section: Injury Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Youth Participation and Injury Risk in Martial Arts

Demorest¹,

Koutures²

2016

Pediatrics

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“…The health benefits associated with regular participation in sports are well known, however; there is inherent risk associated with participation, and a number of studies have documented the incidence and prevalence of injuries across a wide range of sports [1][2][3][4][5] . Epidemiological evidence indicates that sports injuries are a major contributor to injuries in general and are associated with significant cost implications 6) .…”

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The Effects of Kinesio Ankle Taping on Postural Stability in Semiprofessional Rugby Union Players

2012

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Abstract.[Purpose] Kinesio taping has been postulated to reduce injuries by improving proprioception. To date there remain few studies that have assessed the impact of Kinesio taping on postural stability and by inference proprioception in team sports. The aim of this study was to establish if bilateral application of Kinesio taping of the ankles would improve postural stability in rugby union players.[Subjects] The participants were 31 healthy semiprofessional rugby players (age 19.57 ± 0.76 y; body mass 91.87 ± 11.81 kg; stature 1.82 ± 0.08 m).[Methods] Postural stability was measured using an experimental crossover study design.[Results] Significant improvements in overall stability, anterior-posterior stability, and medial-lateral stability were observed under the taped versus non-taped conditions. A secondary finding was that differences in postural stability may be associated with playing position, in that backline players exhibited significantly better overall stability under the non-taped condition compared with forward players.[Conclusion] These results suggest that Kinesio taping may enhance postural stability in a position-dependant manner in semiprofessional rugby players. From a mechanistic point of view, these findings may help to explain why Kinesio taping may be beneficial; however, the impact that the tape may have in contributing towards the prevention of ankle injuries is yet to be established.

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Martial Arts

Nelson¹,

Masocol²

2020

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Competition injuries in taekwondo: a literature review and suggestions for prevention and surveillance

Abstract: Rule changes should be considered and it is recommended that governing bodies employ qualified medical personnel. Establishing an ongoing injury surveillance system in taekwondo should be the first priority.

Cited by 97 publications

References 31 publications

Youth Participation and Injury Risk in Martial Arts

Youth Participation and Injury Risk in Martial Arts

The Effects of Kinesio Ankle Taping on Postural Stability in Semiprofessional Rugby Union Players

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