Facts Related to the Prevalence of Sports Injury at Ahfad University for Women in Sudan

Abstract: Sport injuries are the concern of sport medicine and rehabilitation. Physiotherapy is important in this rehabilitation plan with other team members of the rehabilitation team. A lot of studies have been conducted to assess the rates and prevalence of sports injury across the world but little has been done in Sudan. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sport injury among student athletes at Ahfad University for Women (AUW). Methodology: A questionnaire designed by the researchers based on the study’s objectives was used on 61 players. A response of 57.4% was obtained. The data was collected at AUW and analyzed manually using percentages. Results: A total of 13 players sustained an injury giving a prevalence of 37.1%. The most affected body part was the ankle giving a prevalence of 38.5% and the mechanism of injury being landing. Most of these injuries were sustained chiefly because of insufficient practice (61.5%). The number of players that had access to physiotherapy intervention was significantly low (15%) which raises the need to address this issue. Discussion: This study showed relationships between knee injuries and basketball. Accessibility to physiotherapy services was a challenging fact limiting injury proper and complete rehabilitation. Lack of physiotherapy awareness among patients and other health professionals is an ongoing problem in Africa (Okonkwo et al, 2023). Therefore, the process of improving and developing physiotherapy services in Sudan should be continued and supported.

Conclusion: The prevalence of injuries in sport injuries among AUW were not high. Most of injured students lack awareness on how to access physiotherapy services. Recommendations: Awareness programs addressing preventive strategies and physiotherapy intervention is required for both the players and coaches in order to prevent future injuries. 

Abstract word count: 296.

Keywords: Prevalence, Sports Injury, Physiotherapy, Ahfad University for Women.

Title: Facts Related to the Prevalence of Sports Injury at Ahfad University for Women in Sudan

Author: Hassan Abdelnour, Ismail Abdellatif, Pang Ismail, Tsabeeh Jondi

International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies

ISSN 2394-9716

Vol. 10, Issue 6, November 2023 - December 2023

Page No: 20-26

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 26-December-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10432687

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