Paddle is a ball sport that originates from tennis but presents specific dynamics that influence the risk of injuries. This thesis aims to identify and analyze the body areas most susceptible to injuries during the practice of paddle, with a particular focus on the knee for the lower limb and the elbow for the upper limb. Through an in-depth review of the literature and comparative analysis with other sports that use bats or rackets, such as tennis and baseball, we have identified the most common types of injuries and the relevant prevention strategies. Knee injuries are predominantly caused by the rapid lateral movements and changes in direction typical of paddle. The elbow, on the other hand, is frequently affected by lateral epicondylitis, due to repetitive strain, playing technique, and particularly shoulder deficits. To prevent these injuries, it is essential to implement an adequate warm-up and stretching program, perform specific muscle strengthening exercises, and adopt correct playing techniques. Preventive suggestions derived from studies on other bat or racket sports highlight the importance of targeted strength training and managing stretching for the most affected structures. In conclusion, injury prevention in paddle requires an approach that integrates multiple strategies. The measures we have currently verified include a good muscle strengthening program, core stability, proprioception, and stretching. Adopting these measures can significantly reduce the incidence of injuries, improving athlete safety.
Il paddle rappresenta una disciplina sportiva con la palla che trae origine dal tennis, presentando però dinamiche specifiche che influenzano il rischio di infortuni. Questa tesi si propone di identificare e analizzare le zone del corpo più soggette a lesioni durante la pratica del paddle, con un focus particolare sul ginocchio per l'arto inferiore e sul gomito per l'arto superiore. Attraverso una revisione approfondita della letteratura e l'analisi comparativa con altri sport che utilizzano mazze o racchette, come il tennis e il baseball, abbiamo individuato i tipi di infortuni più comuni e le relative strategie di prevenzione. Le lesioni al ginocchio, sono prevalentemente causate dai rapidi movimenti laterali e dai cambi di direzione tipici del paddle. Il gomito, invece, è frequentemente affetto da epicondilite laterale, dovuta agli sforzi ripetitivi, alla tecnica di gioco ma soprattutto da un deficit di spalle. Per prevenire questi infortuni, è fondamentale implementare un adeguato programma di riscaldamento e stretching, eseguire esercizi specifici per il rafforzamento muscolare e adottare tecniche di gioco corrette. I suggerimenti preventivi derivati da studi su altri sport con la mazza o racchetta includono l'importanza di un allenamento mirato di potenziamento e la gestione dello stretching per le strutture maggiormente interessate. In conclusione, la prevenzione degli infortuni nel paddle richiede un approccio che integri più strategie, quelle che attualmente abbiamo verificato sono: un buon programma di potenziamento muscolare, del core, della stabilità e di propriocezione e lo stretching. L'adozione di queste misure può ridurre significativamente l'incidenza di lesioni, migliorando la sicurezza degli atleti.
Infortuni nel Paddle: prevalenza, cause e strategie di prevenzione
FELTRIN, RICCARDO
2023/2024
Abstract
Paddle is a ball sport that originates from tennis but presents specific dynamics that influence the risk of injuries. This thesis aims to identify and analyze the body areas most susceptible to injuries during the practice of paddle, with a particular focus on the knee for the lower limb and the elbow for the upper limb. Through an in-depth review of the literature and comparative analysis with other sports that use bats or rackets, such as tennis and baseball, we have identified the most common types of injuries and the relevant prevention strategies. Knee injuries are predominantly caused by the rapid lateral movements and changes in direction typical of paddle. The elbow, on the other hand, is frequently affected by lateral epicondylitis, due to repetitive strain, playing technique, and particularly shoulder deficits. To prevent these injuries, it is essential to implement an adequate warm-up and stretching program, perform specific muscle strengthening exercises, and adopt correct playing techniques. Preventive suggestions derived from studies on other bat or racket sports highlight the importance of targeted strength training and managing stretching for the most affected structures. In conclusion, injury prevention in paddle requires an approach that integrates multiple strategies. The measures we have currently verified include a good muscle strengthening program, core stability, proprioception, and stretching. Adopting these measures can significantly reduce the incidence of injuries, improving athlete safety.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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