Boby Farjana Akter, Shara Subrina Sultana
Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Department Physical Education, Sports, and Health Science, Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Res Sports Med. 2025 Mar-Apr;33(2):195-211. doi: 10.1080/15438627.2024.2440066. Epub 2024 Dec 12.
This retrospective study aimed to examine the incidence, types, and patterns of injuries and illnesses among female cricketers in the first-class cricket of Bangladesh between 2015 and 2021. The study was conducted with 250 female cricket players aged 14-28 who had experienced injuries. Participants completed a structured questionnaire that gathered information on injury type, frequency, recurrence, treatment methods, and post-injury performance. Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the relationship between injury risk and key variables, including playing position (batter, bowler, or fielder), weekly workload (hours spent in training/competition), and injury context (occurring during matches or practice). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize injury patterns and recovery outcomes, while odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to identify significant predictors of injury risk. Of the participants, 75.2% experienced new injuries, while 24.8% reported chronic injuries. The most common injury sites were the knee/leg (24%) and shoulder (20%). Recurrence was high, with 56% experiencing 5-6 injury recurrences, and 68% reported multiple injuries over their careers. Physiotherapy was the primary treatment, used by 52% of participants, and 76% of players returned to competition post-injury. However, only 8% regained their pre-injury performance levels. Logistic regression revealed that bowlers had a significantly higher injury risk (OR = 2.12, = 0.055), while high workloads (21+ hours/week) were also associated with increased injury risk (OR = 1.42, = 0.112), though not statistically significant. The findings highlight the prevalence of injuries in female cricket, particularly in bowlers and those with high workloads. Physiotherapy was effective in promoting recovery, but a significant portion of athletes did not regain their pre-injury performance levels. Comprehensive injury prevention programs, tailored rehabilitation, and ongoing education on injury management are essential to mitigate risks and enhance player recovery.
这项回顾性研究旨在调查2015年至2021年期间孟加拉国一流板球比赛中女板球运动员受伤和患病的发生率、类型及模式。该研究对250名年龄在14至28岁之间有过受伤经历的女板球运动员进行。参与者完成了一份结构化问卷，收集了有关受伤类型、频率、复发情况、治疗方法以及受伤后表现的信息。采用逻辑回归分析来评估受伤风险与关键变量之间的关系，这些变量包括比赛位置（击球手、投球手或外野手）、每周工作量（训练/比赛所花时间）以及受伤背景（在比赛或训练期间发生）。描述性统计用于总结受伤模式和恢复结果，同时计算具有95%置信区间（CI）的比值比（OR）以确定受伤风险的显著预测因素。在参与者中，75.2%经历了新伤，而24.8%报告有慢性损伤。最常见的受伤部位是膝盖/腿部（24%）和肩部（20%）。复发率很高，56%的人经历了5至6次受伤复发，68%的人在其职业生涯中报告有多处受伤。物理治疗是主要治疗方法，52%的参与者使用，76%的运动员受伤后重返比赛。然而，只有8%的人恢复到受伤前的表现水平。逻辑回归显示，投球手的受伤风险显著更高（OR = 2.12，P = 0.055），而高工作量（每周21小时以上）也与受伤风险增加相关（OR = 1.42，P = 0.112），尽管无统计学意义。研究结果凸显了女板球运动中受伤的普遍性，尤其是投球手和工作量大的运动员。物理治疗在促进恢复方面有效，但很大一部分运动员没有恢复到受伤前的表现水平。全面的 injury prevention programs, tailored rehabilitation, and ongoing education on injury management are essential to mitigate risks and enhance player recovery.（此处英文原文有误，正确的应该是“Comprehensive injury prevention programs, tailored rehabilitation, and ongoing education on injury management are essential to mitigate risks and enhance player recovery.”，中文为：全面的损伤预防计划、量身定制的康复方案以及持续的损伤管理教育对于降低风险和促进运动员恢复至关重要。）
