A fairly common opinion about badminton is that it is one of the safest games - a fun, family game, innocent anger and devoid of any real danger of injury. Such concepts are very likely, given the huge popularity of the game around the world, as entertainment for children during the game, as well as serious Olympic sports.
However, contrary to popular belief, badminton players are also sentenced to injuries - some so intense in nature that it may take months to heal completely. According to one study conducted by a group of doctors from Denmark, published in 2006, badminton injuries occur at an average speed of 2.9 / person every 1000 hours of playing time. Despite contactless sports, where there is no physical contact between opposing players, badminton injuries often occur - mainly due to the excessive use of certain parts of the body, and sometimes due to accidents, suddenly and painfully. Mostly they are found in players who wear the wrong shoes, not warm up, warm up more than they need, poor sports equipment, overweight or unsuitable. Injuries are observed in players who have not been involved in sports for some time, as well as experienced players who have abused parts of the body, such as wrists, ankles, knees and elbows, to name a few.
Acute / Accidental Injuries:
Ankle joint. Although detailed statistical studies still require detailed statistical research, some research work has shown that, on average, ankle sprain is more than half of all badminton damage. Ankle unloading can be described as stretching and teasing of the ligaments and muscles in the ankle. In extreme cases, there may also be damage to the tendons, bones and other articular tissues. As a result, bleeding inside the tissues can cause a sudden swelling and swelling of the ankle, which, with third-degree sprains, often takes more than 6 months to heal completely. Ankle disentangles are random in 99% of cases and occur when a player lands on his partner's foot or on the floor, when his own foot is turned inward, outward or bent. The extremely rapid changes in direction required during badminton often cause the legs to roll or twist, leading to an ankle sprain. Fatigue, overweight and shoes with more than a normal grip. often involved in such injuries.
Meniscus Tear. This also applies to the non-professional pseudonym: damaged cartilage of the knee joint. and as painful as a sprained ankle. During the difficult leg work required during a game of badminton, meniscus or cartilage, which provides soft cushioning between the thighs and shins, it is sometimes broken, causing pain in the knee joint, swelling and inability to completely bend the leg. Sometimes this can be accompanied by a damaged or completely torn ligament, which increases the pain coefficient and healing time. As a rule, the exchange and pain make it easier for most people. However, for some athletes, the knee may become prone to fixing the knee or giving way, in which case surgery is required.
Muscular deformity. Unexpected movements, such as a sudden invoice punch, can lead to muscles in various parts of the body under pressure, thereby causing a breakdown of the fibers in the affected muscle. This can lead to pain, swelling, bruising and, in extreme cases, loss of function. The muscles that are usually affected are the hamstring, knee, shoulder, and calf, to name a few.
Eyepiece hurts. A study in Malaysia was reportedly called badminton, which showed the greatest ocular hazard in Malaysia. Another Canadian study confirmed these claims that 30–58% of all eye injuries in Canada caused by racket sports were attributed to badminton. This may seem funny to the layperson, as the shuttle is not very elegant, with its light feathery look, compared to the heavier balls used in tennis and squash. Although the frequency of eye injuries is on average more in squash than in badminton, the latter explains the more serious injuries. This is partly due to the fact that the lower circle of the frill fits into the orbit of the eye, as well as due to the extremely high speeds achieved during badminton. Badminton is widely considered the fastest sport in the world for a racket, and, as you know, the shuttlecocks reach speeds of more than 300 km / h. On September 25, 2009, Tanya Boon Hong from Malaysia set an international record of 421 km / h in the double category of men at the Japan Open 2009. This is the 1 / 3rd speed of sound at sea level, so you can imagine the influence of a wild cock moving at such speed and hitting one eye. It would be painful to say the least.
Fractures - Fractures are quite rare in badminton, although some have been reported. They usually happen when the racket of another player hits the player’s hand or foot, or if the player himself falls heavily or if the other player misses and falls / walks along him / her.
Chronic / excessive injuries:
Achilles Tendonitis - mild Achilles tendonitis or Achilles. Tendonipatiya - an inflammation of the heel of the foot. As for badminton, it can be described as a chronic degenerative change of the Achilles tendon (a cord of inelastic tissue connecting the bones and muscles that go from the heel to the calf), resulting from repetitive jumps and running, deteriorating by poor warm-up techniques. Most often, when a person is aging, he also has a tendency to deterioration in activity.
Tennis elbow - do not mislead the nomenclature of this particular injury. Tennis elbow is often found in sports other than tennis, and very often among badminton players. The wound, known as lateral epicondylosis among medical fraternity, is a chronic trauma of excessive use, which is caused by inflammation of the tendons of the forearm on the outer part of the elbow. Players who indulge in re-hitting blows are often exposed to tennis elbows. Changing the size of the grip, the lack of recovery and excessive stretching tend to worsen them.
A golfer's elbow - this injury resembles a tennis elbow mostly in all respects, with the exception of the injury site. While a tennis elbow causes inflammation on the outside of the elbow, Golfer’s elbow is usually found on the inside of the elbow, with pain sometimes radiating along the forearm. It is also a chronic degenerative problem, mainly caused by excessive use of the wrist.
Jumper Knee. As the name suggests, this injury often arises due to a repeated jump on hard surfaces. Known in medical terms as Patellar Tendonitis, Patella Tendon, located below the knee cup, suffers for a long period of jumping and landing during badminton. Activity usually worsens tendon damage, and sometimes a rupture may occur,
Damage to the rotator cuff. The most common shoulder injury affects players with badminton over time, as a rule, rotator cuff damage occurs over time, repeating stress in the shoulder area, playing top shots in badminton. It usually begins as a prolonged irritation in the shoulder, known as collision syndrome, which, if left unattended, impairs the development of partial tears in the muscles of the rotator cuff. Further activity and stress can cause a complete break in one or more muscles in the area.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - Sacroiliac Joint connects the sacrum at the base of the spine to the iliac part of the pelvic region. Continuing to play with badminton with a low stability of the core causes an anatomical problem in this joint, which leads to chronic back pain. The condition is known as Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, and injured players are advised to send a doctor for a full assessment of the condition.
Neck nebulizers. Focusing on the hunt for long periods of time and turning the neck in different directions, respectively, can cause the neck to go beyond normal angles, especially when playing blows and blows to the head, which causes roughness.
Cramps. Cramping can be described in badminton as sudden and severe pain, caused mainly by the legs due to a large loss of fluid, overheating of the muscles and fatigue. Although cramping cramps can guarantee that it will be placed in the category of "acute injury", it is believed that it is a chronic injury, as it occurs after playing badminton for a long time.
Abrasive and blistering. Common, but less malignant compared to the rest of the above conditions, abrasions occur mainly on the hands and knees due to direct contact with hard surfaces when the player falls or is scratched. Blisters occur due to pus or the formation of fluid under the skin caused by long periods of racket capture, abrasion that is not cleaned or correctly correctly, and the heels or toes are constantly wrapped in shoes or are in direct contact with a solid surface for a long time.
Prevention and treatment:
It would be wise to follow the rules you just heard in the exercise arena: “Sport does not suit you, you play sports to get better!” Therefore, it is recommended that badminton players of all ages and levels take several important precautionary measures that include not limited, increasing the level of physical fitness, improving nutrition, reducing weight, getting the right shoes, grabs and other outfit, warming up before the game and improving gaming equipment.
It is not enough to emphasize the importance of a good warm-up session before and after cooling down after a hard game of badminton. A typical warm-up should include about 5-10 minutes of jogging, spot walks or skips, and then short sections of 30 seconds each, stretching a little longer to tighter muscles, ending in sections for certain specific muscle groups, such as the shoulder, hamstring and D., If the player desires, he can also follow this with certain specific exercises, such as pushups, squats, etc. Stretching releases tension in the muscles, allows more freedom to move and circulate. amb, not only prepares the body for heavy badminton, but also to the mind. Start the game with 5-20 minutes of gentle shots with your partner, and then gradually increase the pace and pace of your game. Ideally, you need to finish the game with exercises with cooling and stretching.
Shoes and handles are usually paramount to prevent injuries to the ankle and elbow, respectively. Grabbing a racket for too long or a long time can bring a tennis elbow, wearing a heavy handle, not supporting shoes, causes stretching of the stretch marks on the ankles and Achilles tendonitis.
To prevent elbow problems, be careful to buy a good quality racket that fits perfectly into the palm of your hand. Turn your racket into a powerful injury prevention tool by adding more pens to the handle, trying not to add too much to disrupt the racket's balance. For those of you who have already suffered from tennis elbows before, it would be advisable to wear a tennis elbow compression strap that works by reducing stress on the elbow tendons.
Badminton requires the player to slide on the court, and therefore it would be nice to get shoes that have good arc support, shock absorbers to prevent ankle injuries, heel backs to protect heels and special soles that do not provide. ground below. Take care of buying shoes that combine these qualities to be sure to protect against curvature. Never wear running or basketball shoes for your badminton game, and make sure you keep a pair of good badminton shoes for badminton.
Several other recommended products for badminton injuries include orthopedic and insoles, knee and Achilles belts, ankle straps, shoulder pads and blister socks.
To prevent eye injuries, many researchers recommend that beginners and experienced badminton players wear certified plastic polycarbonate goggles.
Finally, as a general rule, make sure that you always have plenty of water or isotonic sports drinks, especially when playing badminton in hot weather, because, like all other sports, badminton is too inclined to mature from the liquid and cause dehydration.
When badminton damage has already occurred, quick and proper procedures are needed for quick treatment. In the case of acute injuries, such as sudden strains, strains and tears, the first step to healing is the correct diagnosis. This should be followed by a protocol of the rest, ice, compression and height, which is absolutely necessary for recovery. Special care must be taken to remove weight from an injured area, and long periods of rehabilitation are necessary. In the case of a sprained ankle, a removable plastic molded walker may be required to provide the necessary support. Tennis elbows usually facilitate rest and ice therapy, but in more severe cases, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are needed, and sometimes injections of corticosteroids. On the other hand, the Golfer elbow is usually treated with tape, elbow protection, manual therapy and stretching. When Achilles tendonitis occurs, ice packs are usually used, but to restore the collagen tissue, a minimum rest period of three months is required to repair the damaged tendon.
Sounds scary? It's not obligatory! Badminton can still be a fun sport for all those who even have an interest in it. Fear of injury should not enter the picture at all if the necessary precautions are taken, and if players prefer to reasonably report on the protocols to be followed, in the event of injury.
Keep the shuttlecock flying fearlessly, and treat yourself to a big bang of badminton!
