Injuries and training variables in Filipino judo athletes

Abstract

Study aim: The aim of this study was twofold: first, to compare the incidence of injuries between male and female athletes in the junior and youth divisions during competition, as well as to identify body parts commonly injured and the types of injury frequently incurred; second, to assess overall incidence of injuries in relation to the frequency and duration of training as well as supplemental training.

Keywords

• judo
• injuries
• epidemiology
• training
• athletes