الإصابات الرياضية الشائعة للاعبي المنتخب الفلسطيني للمبارزة فئة 18-25 سنة

Abstract EN

This research aims to introduce the common fencing sports injuries of Palestinianplayers age group 18-25.

The researcher has used the descriptive and survey approach selecting an intentional sample comprising of 24 male and female players from the Palestinian national team who are officially registered in the fencing union in 2014.

The results revealed that the most vulnerable areas in the male body is the “wrist” with 16.50 % while for the female players is the “thigh” with 16.90 %.

The reasons for the injuries for both sexes in that age group is the continued training with 22.55 % followed by “ not warming up” well with 21.34 % .

Around Eighty six percent of injuries take place while training.

The researcher recommends paying attention to the quoted reasons of injuries of the fencing players in question by taking preventive measures in the form of maintain the training instruments and devices used, in addition to making sure that players not practice the sport before complete recovery.

The researcher also recommends to raise players’ awareness of the importance of sports rehabilitation clinics and units and by conducting frequent comprehensive UPR medical tests for the players.