Authors:
S. Sathish Kumar, W. Vinu, Dilshith A. Kabeer, G. Vinod Kumar
Addresses:
Department of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Pondicherry, India.
Abstract:
Athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals are still quite worried about sports injuries since they can happen for many different reasons and have many different effects. These injuries stem from a combination of physiological, biomechanical, environmental, and psychological variables, impacting both physical performance and long-term health and mental well-being. This review brings together the most recent studies on the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, and rehabilitation of sports injuries across different athlete groups. Injury risk is influenced by both intrinsic characteristics (such as age, gender, flexibility, and neuromuscular control) and external factors (such as training load, playing surface, and ambient conditions). Recent progress emphasises multifactorial preventative measures that incorporate neuromuscular training, strength and conditioning, and individualised load monitoring for each athlete. The importance of psychological support throughout rehabilitation is highlighted, as it boosts motivation, confidence, and adherence to treatment. New technologies, such as wearable sensors, motion capture systems, and AI-based injury prediction models, are changing how we analyse injuries and deliver personalised rehabilitation. Even though there has been improvement, there are still gaps in research into long-term results, gender-specific rehabilitation, and the psychological and social aspects of recovering from an injury.
Keywords: Sports Injuries; Injury Epidemiology; Injury Risk Factors; Psychological Support; Neuromuscular Control; Training Load; Injury Prevention Psychological Factors; Wearable Technology.
Received: 06/10/2024, Revised: 28/12/2024, Accepted: 06/03/2025, Published: 09/09/2025
DOI: 10.64091/ATISL.2025.000201
AVE Trends in Intelligent Social Letters, 2025 Vol. 2 No. 3 , Pages: 107-114