Sports injuries are a major issue in the sports world, posing challenges for athletes, coaches, and medical personnel. Volleyball, although regarded as a sport with a low incidence of contact injuries, still carries a risk of acute and overuse injuries due to its demanding biomechanical stresses. The purpose of this master’s thesis was to review and analyze the history of sports injuries in volleyball and to present the key risk factors and mechanisms that contribute to their occurrence.
The main objectives of the thesis were to examine the frequency and types of injuries among volleyball players and to determine the influence of game evolution, training intensity, and rule changes on the nature of these injuries. Based on the reviewed literature, the study also aimed to identify the most effective preventive and rehabilitation measures that help mitigate injury risk.
The findings indicate that common injuries in volleyball include ankle sprains, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, and finger injuries, with overuse injuries increasing alongside higher training volumes. Proper preventive programs incorporating tailored exercises can effectively reduce the risk of injuries.
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