Water polo injuries

In water polo, the most common type of injuries occurs in the head, fingers, and shoulders, with training often leading to shoulder issues linked to factors like strength and flexibility. While hands and heads bear the brunt of unexpected ball or opponent contact, shoulder injuries tend to arise during practice sessions.

Youth sport injury research

Despite strong research and injury prevention programs, injury rates in youth sports remain high. One major issue is that these programs often rely on single-discipline knowledge, missing the complex nature of sport injuries. This study highlights the need for interdisciplinary research, to create more effective injury prevention strategies.

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