Medical -Attention Injuries in Community Australian Football

Background: In the Australian football community, injuries have become an increasing concern due to the sport's high incidence of medical issues. Recent reports show that Football Australia has the highest rates of hospital admissions and emergency department visits compared to other sports. Understanding the prevalence and nature of these injuries is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies, which can ultimately reduce healthcare costs and improve player safety. Methods: This study provides a systematic review of the existing literature up to ۲۰۲۳ regarding medically attended injuries in the Australian football community and offers primary data on injuries treated in hospitals, emergency departments (EDs), and healthcare clinics. The extracted data included injury frequency, affected body areas, types of injuries, and mechanisms of injury. Results: The review indicated that local Australian football significantly contributes to injury rates, with a higher number of reported injuries compared to other sports. Specifically, hospitals and emergency departments recorded a greater incidence of upper limb injuries, while lower limb injuries were more common in sports medicine clinics. The most frequently reported types of injuries in hospitals were fractures and dislocations, while sprains and strains were predominant in emergency departments and adult clinics. Surface injuries were also prevalent among children. Furthermore, the primary mechanisms leading to these injuries included contact with other players and falls. Overall, the findings emphasize the need for targeted injury prevention strategies focusing on areas that are frequently injured. Conclusion: The study concludes that upper limb injuries are the most common type requiring medical attention in the Australian football community. Implementing preventive measures aimed at reducing upper limb injuries could significantly lower public health costs associated with these injuries. However, to gain a comprehensive understanding of injury patterns in Australian football, strengthening surveillance systems by integrating additional data resources, such as community club-based injury reports, is essential.

کلیدواژه ها:

Australian football ، medical -attention injuries ، injury prevention ، upper limb injuries ، emergency department visits