A case study of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in basketball among UST students from 1985 to 1987 : physical therapy, rehabilitation and prevention
Date of Completion
1990
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Athletic Injuries, Basketball, Rehabilitation, Sports Sciences, Athletes
Abstract
The study employed a one-time case study design and used the survey method. This provided insights into the most common musculoskeletal injuries related to basketball among 70 UST students from 1985-1987 as revealed by their medical records. The gathered data showed that there were 38 kinds of musculoskeletal injuries suffered by 70 students. The most common type of injury was a strain, followed by a sprain, then fracture/dislocation. The most commonly affected were the hip/knee, followed by the ankle/foot in the lower extremity, while the shoulder/elbow for the upper extremity. The basketball cited in the study discussed, their mechanisms and treatment: goals and start presented; the diverse physical therapy and remedial procedures depicted. Information on preventive measures on specific presented also.
APA Citation
Bihasa, R., Clorina, D., Cortes, A., Soriano, L., & Wy, E. (1990). A case study of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in basketball among UST students from 1985 to 1987 : physical therapy, rehabilitation and prevention. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/805/