Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries and its Impact on Quality of Life of Professional Futsal Players in Peshawar Pakistan
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Background: Musculoskeletal injuries, particularly prevalent in high-impact sports like futsal, can have significant repercussions on athletes' functionality and quality of life (QOL). Futsal, an intense variant of soccer played indoors, is associated with a high incidence of such injuries, especially in the lower limbs.
Objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and their impact on the QOL of professional male futsal players in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at three prominent futsal academies in Peshawar, involving 184 male players. Data on injuries and QOL were collected using questionnaires adapted from the Musculoskeletal Injuries Report for Brazilian Athletes and the WHO Quality of Life Scale-Brief. The study received ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board of Iqra National University, Peshawar.
Results: The findings revealed that the most common injuries were to the ankle (34.78%) and knee (33.70%). A majority of injuries were due to contact (72.28%), with a significant proportion resulting from non-contact mechanisms (27.72%). Regarding QOL, 55% of the participants had high QOL scores, while 16% reported low QOL.
Conclusion: The study highlights a high prevalence of lower limb injuries among professional futsal players in Peshawar, with a significant impact on their QOL. These findings underline the need for focused injury prevention and management strategies in futsal, along with enhanced support for injured athletes.
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