Pregled najpogostejših poškodb pri športnem plezanju s poudarkom na mehanizmih nastanka

slovenian

2024

volume 72, issue 1/2

annular ligaments   climbing   mechanisms of injury   overuse injuries   prevention   sport

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za šport

Climbing has evolved from mountaineering into a number of disciplines in which climbers use specific climbing techniques that can lead to overuse injuries. According to epidemiological studies, injuries to the fingers and hands are the most common, followed by injuries to the shoulder joint. Various internal (older age, male gender, high BMI, weakness of the midline and previous injuries) and external factors (bouldering, post-training cool-down and campus board training) can significantly increase the risk of injury. The most common mechanisms of climbing injuries are loading the joint before attempting the movement, falls and choosing too tight footwear. Of all climbing holds, the crimping hold is the most common cause of finger and hand injuries, as this hold exposes the annular pulleys of the fingers to high forces. Injuries to the lower limb, head and spine are less common. Finger strength training, proper warm-up and stretching, reducing muscle imbalances and correct climbing technique are some of the possible actions that effectively reduce the risk of injury.

06.11.2024