Common Sports Injuries, Training Load and Treatment Strategies for Optimal Recovery in Female University Athletes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the frequency, incidence, and types of sports-related injuries among female university athletes. As part of the examination, the study tries to establish the link between injury occurrence and factors such as age, training history, and specific sports events. It also intends to investigate the treatment and rehabilitation methods typically utilized for various athletic injuries.  A structural questionnaire was used to collect data from 30 respondents who were chosen through a purposeful sampling strategy from the injured female athletes who trained in university level. Two primary qualitative data collecting methods used in the study were Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and Key Informant Interviews (KII). Handball, athletics, and volleyball exhibited the greatest injury rates (20%) among the 30 female university athletes. Knee ligament fractures were the most prevalent injuries (26.7%), with 57% of participants reporting moderate severity. The majority of cases (77%) were caused by direct injuries. Physiotherapy was the primary treatment for (63%) of injured athletes, with (47%) demonstrating improvement following therapy or medication. Trainees are significantly more relying on physiotherapy than on medication following an injury. In our study recommended that female athletes enhance their flexibility by practicing a thorough warm-up and cool-down, adhering to the diet chart and ensuring that they have a complete nutritional and water resistance. The study's findings illustrate the frequency of injury among female athletes, the characteristics of athletic injury and the factors that are associated with injury in female athletes.