The Connection between Injuries among Iranian Taekwondo players and Various Factors, Including Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger.

Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1329-SSRC
Authors
1Department of Sport Injuries and Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
2Department of Sport Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction :Taekwondo, a widely practiced Korean martial art with a significant global athlete community, necessitates a comprehensive understanding of injury prevalence and associated factors to develop effective injury prevention approaches. While Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger are recognized as potential risk elements, their specific link to taekwondo injuries requires further investigation.
Objective : The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of injuries among Iranian Taekwondo players and to examine the association between these injuries and various factors, including Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger.
Method :This research seeks to explore the epidemiology of risk factors among Iranian Taekwondo players and examine the connection between injuries and various factors, including Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger. An online survey, distributed through social media, gathered information on personal and training characteristics, Competitive Aggressiveness, Anger, and injuries experienced by Taekwondo players over the past six months. The data were analyzed descriptively and through logistic regression .
Result:. The study collected data from 148 responses .The findings indicated that 61.1% of Taekwondo players reported at least one injury, with the ankle being the most commonly affected locations (22.7%), followed by the foot/toe (15.5%) and knee (14.3%). Factors such as Aggressiveness and Anger (odds ratio (OR): 1.27; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.12-1.45) and engaging in training sessions exceeding three per week (OR: 3.72; CI: 1.59-8.66) were identified as contributors to injuries. These factors together explained 17% of the variance in injuries in judokas. A separate regression analysis showed that Competitive Aggressiveness and Anger explain 10% of the variance injuries in judokas. .
Conclusion: The study suggests that Aggressiveness and Anger, in conjunction with other Factors, play a role in the multifaceted origins of injuries in Taekwondo players. Therefore, it is advisable to integrate these psychological aspects into injury prevention and management strategies tailored for Taekwondo players.
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