Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

The Role of Protective Equipment, Heating and Cooling in Baseball Injuries in Iran's Premier League

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
M. Karimi Zadeh Ardakani 1
M. H. Archin 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Tehran, Iran
2 MSc in Sports Pathology and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.47176/TDASS.2019.81
Abstract
Millions of people participate annually in baseball and softball. Despite their popularity, these two sports account for a significant percentage of sports-related injuries. Fortunately, various interventions such as the use of protective equipment, proper training, and specific exercise programs have been implemented to reduce these injuries. The present study aimed to identify factors affecting the injury rate among Iranian baseball players, including the use of equipment, warm-up, and cool-down practices. For this purpose, 42 players from the Iranian Premier Baseball League were surveyed using a modified questionnaire. The results indicated that players in the Iranian Premier League place greater emphasis on warm-up exercises during competitions than during training sessions, whereas they perform cool-down exercises more frequently after training than after competitions. The use of protective equipment such as helmets and catchers’ guards has received more attention among players as a preventive measure against injuries. More than 75% of players reported that they regularly use protective gear, including helmets while batting and guards and cups while catching.
Keywords
Warming Up
Cooling Down
Equipment
Injury
Baseball
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Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science
Volume 1, Issue 2
Spring 2019
Pages 81-88

  • Receive Date 02 February 2019
  • Revise Date 05 April 2019
  • Accept Date 02 June 2019