South African Journal of Sports Medicine最新文献

{"title":"Differences in playing experience, anthropometry and performance measures between Under 16 schoolboy rugby players classified as starters or non-starters: A comparative cross-sectional study.","authors":"M Chiwaridzo, C von der Heiden, F E Kamba, N S Mkumbuzi","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a19947","DOIUrl":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a19947","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Schoolboy rugby is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Although sports participation is commendable because of its health benefits, the involvement of schoolchildren in highly competitive rugby continues to stimulate research interest. Questions regarding schoolboys possessing the requisite qualities/skills are inevitable and should be addressed scientifically.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine potential differences in playing experience, anthropometry, and performance measures (physiological characteristics and game-specific skills) between starting and non-starting players in schoolboy rugby.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional design was utilised with 71 rugby players playing Under 16 rugby. The participants came from three secondary schools based in Harare, Zimbabwe, known for playing highly competitive rugby. The participants were measured for playing experience, anthropometry and performance measures such as speed, agility, upper-and-lower-muscular strength/power, muscle flexibility, prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability, tackling, passing, and catching abilities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The starters had more playing experience in competitive schoolboy rugby than non-starters (p<0.001). The Wall Sit Leg Strength test for lower-limb isometric strength (p=0.01), Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 test for prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability (p=0.03), Tackling Proficiency test (p=0.02<i>)</i>, Passing Ability Skills test (p=0.01), and Passing-for-Accuracy over 7 m test (p<0.001) discriminated starters from non-starters. The starters showed superior scores compared to the non-starters.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results indicate that the qualities/skills are better developed among starters and that further training by coaches is needed among the non-starters.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a19947"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200344/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mental health and psychological wellbeing of South African athletes and coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned from their health experience.","authors":"R L van Niekerk, K Tsebe","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a16401","DOIUrl":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a16401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, athletes' and coaches' participation in sport was restricted severely.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study explore the mental health and wellbeing of athletes and coaches in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of adjusted level 3 lockdown in February 2021. At the time, participants were restricted from engaging in sports activities for a year.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convenience sample of 135 athletes (mean age= 36.2±16.8) and 110 coaches (mean age=44.0±14.0) from 37 sporting codes participated in the study. They were invited via their federations to complete the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale and Mental Health Continuum - Short Form. Descriptive results, correlations and group differences were determined. A direct logistic regression was done to predict psychological distress for athletes and coaches.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Psychological distress was observed for athletes (46%) and coaches (47%), while 45% of athletes and 46% of coaches were flourishing under conditions of the pandemic. The social wellbeing of more athletes' (25%) and coaches' (28%) was disrupted than their emotional and psychological wellbeing during lockdown. The mental wellbeing of athletes (OR=0.86; CI 95%=0.81-0.91: p=0.0001) and coaches (OR=0.93; CI 95%=0.89-0.97: p=0.0001) seemed to mitigate their psychological distress, while female athletes (OR=4.97; CI 95%=1.62-15.18: p=0.005) were almost five times more likely to experience psychological distress than male athletes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Almost half of the participating athletes and coaches showed high psychological distress, while high mental wellbeing seemed to protect athletes and coaches from negative mental health outcomes during the pandemic. Female athletes and coaches were identified as high-risk groups for mental health challenges during lockdown conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a16401"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12200347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and risk factors of non-specific low back pain among amateur overhead athletes in Gauteng Province.","authors":"T P Moatshe, M Dawood","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18797","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is prevalent among athletes engaged in repetitive overhead movements, often linked to sport-specific biomechanical demands. However, research on its prevalence and risk factors in South African amateur athletes is limited, despite the high participation in sports.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to determine the prevalence of NSLBP and identify sport-specific risk factors among amateur overhead athletes in Gauteng Province, addressing a critical gap in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved 52 amateur overhead athletes aged 18 and above who participated in volleyball, basketball, netball, soccer goalkeeping, tennis, and swimming. Data collection included self-reported NSLBP prevalence, clinical tests for scapular dyskinesia (SD) and latissimus dorsi flexibility, and the Keele STarT Back Screening Tool. Statistical analysis examined the associations between NSLBP, SD, and sport-specific factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NSLBP prevalence was 25%, with volleyball (33%) and basketball (30%) athletes most affected. Scapular dyskinesia was observed in 48% of participants, particularly grades 1 and 2. Reduced latissimus dorsi flexibility was present in 40% of athletes and was significantly correlated with scapular dyskinesia (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study successfully met its objectives by identifying the prevalence of NSLBP and sport-specific risk factors among amateur overhead athletes. Findings emphasise the importance of targeted interventions focusing on scapular function and muscle flexibility to reduce NSLBP incidence. These insights provide valuable guidance for clinical practice and preventive strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a18797"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077823/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Injury has a lower incidence but higher burden than illness in elite South African netball players: A prospective cohort study.","authors":"D H Pistorius, A Jansen van Rensburg, Dc Janse van Rensburg, G Ramkilawon, D Ramagole","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20189","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Netball poses significant injury risks with explosive movements and restricted court areas. Team sports with frequent contact predispose players to illness.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Over six months, the period prevalence, incidence, clinical characteristics, and severity of injuries and illnesses in elite South African (SA) netball players were investigated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A six-month prospective cohort study followed 24 elite female national team players (age 25.7±4.8 years). Injury and illness data were self-reported via a two-weekly online survey. Main outcome variables included period prevalence (PP, %), incidence (I; injury/1000 player-hours; illness/1000 player-days), severity (time-loss in days), injury burden (InjB; days lost/1000 player exposure-hours) and illness burden (IllB; days lost/1000 player exposure-days).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 26 injuries were reported (PP=9%; I=5.4). Lower limb injuries (83%), specifically the knee (44%), involving joint sprains/ligament tears (28%), mainly occurred. Most injuries (55%) were sustained during match play (56%) and due to player contact (39%). Goal defenders suffered most injuries (22%). Injuries resulted in mild time-loss (1-7 days), with an InjB of 3.5 days lost/1000 player exposure-hours. In total 33 illnesses were reported (PP=11%, I=6.9), mainly involving the upper respiratory tract (85%). Illness severity was mostly minimal, with no time-loss (52%), resulting in an IllB of 17.3 days lost/1000 player exposure-days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides important descriptive injury and illness information in elite netball players. InjB translates to 14.9 days lost, and IllB to 3.1 days lost during the six months. Player contact is a major cause of injury. Lower limb injuries, contact prevention and upper respiratory tract illnesses should receive attention in preventative strategies. More injury and illness data in elite netball is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a20189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077821/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the validity of low-cost technologies for the assessment of jumping-based performances in people with patellofemoral pain.","authors":"G Deysel, M van Aswegen, M Kramer","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is prevalent across various age and activity groups and poses a risk for developing patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Since load on the patellofemoral joint is greatest during jumping manoeuvres, validating affordable measuring instruments to extract jumping-related variables is important for guiding rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the validity of low-cost devices against 'gold standard' force plates during jumping and to quantify differences in kinematic variables between low-cost devices and across different groups (PFP vs. Control).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A repeated-measures design of between- and within-subject factors was used. Thirty-two participants (Control: n=16; PFP: n=16) volunteered for the study. Single leg drop jump variables were validated using force plates and 3D motion capture (mocap) as the criterion standards against the MyJump2 and Tracker software applications as the reference standards.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Good-to-excellent correlations were evident across all variables when comparing the force plates to MyJump2 (r=0.83-0.97) and Tracker (r=0.83-0.89) applications. Tracker was not significantly different from force plates or mocap for jump height (p=0.130) and flight time (p=0.230), but overestimated contact time for both groups (control group [p<0.001] and PFP group [p=0.007]). MyJump2 was not significantly different from force plates regarding contact time in the PFP group (p=0.500) but showed significant differences for the other parameters (p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both Tracker and MyJump2 applications show promise as alternatives to laboratory-grade equipment, with MyJump2 emerging as the top low-cost tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a20301"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077824/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The incidence of medical attention injuries in wheelchair basketball at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games: a descriptive sub-study.","authors":"R Brombacher, M Eken, W Derman, P Runciman","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18449","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Wheelchair basketball is one of the most popular Para sports globally. However, there is limited literature on the epidemiology of injuries sustained by wheelchair basketball players.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to describe injuries sustained by Paralympic athletes participating in wheelchair basketball at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is a sub-study of the ongoing Paralympic injury and illness surveillance studies. Injury information from 430 athletes who participated in wheelchair basketball at the two Paralympic Games was analysed. Injuries were described by overall incidence, age, sex, onset, anatomical area, type of impairment, and time loss.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 75 injuries were documented in 66 athletes during the Paralympic Games, with an injury incidence of 12.5 (95% CI 9.6-15.3) injuries per 1000 athlete days. The upper limb was the most injured anatomical region (55%), and athletes with spinal cord-related disorders incurred the most injuries (55%). At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, most injuries (88%) were associated with no time loss.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study's findings are consistent with existing literature describing the incidence observed in other wheelchair-based sports at the Paralympic Games. Injuries affecting the upper limb may indicate the influence of the nature of the sport and/or the additional load and inadequate rest of the upper limb in athletes who use wheelchairs outside of sporting activities, particularly in those with spinal cord-related disorders. These findings can assist medical staff in understanding the high incidence of low-burden upper limb injuries among athletes competing in wheelchair basketball.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a18449"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077822/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144080974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The South African Rugby Injury and Illness Surveillance and Prevention Project (SARIISPP): SARU Boys' Youth Week Injury Surveillance Report, 2023.","authors":"","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a21508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a21508","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a21508"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12052201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The South African Rugby Injury and Illness Surveillance and Prevention Project (SARIISPP): The Currie Cup Premiership Competition Injury Surveillance Report, 2023.","authors":"","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a21507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a21507","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a21507"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12052202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144062453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of self-management programmes for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review.","authors":"A Masoudi, N Chemane, N Magida, U Useh, B Bello","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18648","DOIUrl":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition that can severely hinder an athlete's ability to perform and compete at their full potential and overall well-being. The emergence of self-management programmes presents a potential treatment avenue for athletes with PFPS. Self-management programmes aim to empower patients through education, symptom monitoring, tailored exercises, and gradual activity progression while respecting pain thresholds. Despite their potential benefits, limited data evaluates the effectiveness of self-management programmes specifically tailored for athletes with PFPS.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the effectiveness of self-management programmes in improving pain and functional ability among athletes with PFPS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases. Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials comparing self-management interventions to other treatments or control groups for improving pain and functional ability among athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome were included. Studies including athletes with PFPS (defined as pain persisting for ≥12 weeks) were eligible. Four reviewers independently extracted data and assessed quality using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three trials involving 139 participants met the eligibility criteria. Identified self-management programmes comprised exercises, mindfulness training, and educational programmes tailored to athletes. Two of the eligible studies identified found that exercise consisting of the combination of mindfulness and/or dry needling reported an enhanced recovery rate in the studied population with regards to PFPS. The other study reported no added benefit whether exercise or education was used as a modality for the self-management of PFPS.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While some studies showed promising results for self-management programmes involving exercises and mindfulness in managing patellofemoral pain syndrome among athletes, the overall evidence could be more extensive and consistent. High-quality controlled trials with consistent methodology and athletic populations are needed to identify the most effective self-management approaches for patellofemoral pain syndrome in athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a18648"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11824780/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead.","authors":"Mike Lambert","doi":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20982","DOIUrl":"10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a20982","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":31065,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Sports Medicine","volume":"37 1","pages":"v37i1a20982"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11824776/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}