The Role of Protective Equipment, Heating and Cooling in Baseball Injuries in Iran's Premier League

Millions of people participate annually in baseball and softball. Despite their popularity, these two sports account for a significant percentage of sports-related injuries. Fortunately, various interventions such as the use of protective equipment, proper training, and specific exercise programs have been implemented to reduce these injuries. The present study aimed to identify factors affecting the injury rate among Iranian baseball players, including the use of equipment, warm-up, and cool-down practices. For this purpose, ۴۲ players from the Iranian Premier Baseball League were surveyed using a modified questionnaire. The results indicated that players in the Iranian Premier League place greater emphasis on warm-up exercises during competitions than during training sessions, whereas they perform cool-down exercises more frequently after training than after competitions. The use of protective equipment such as helmets and catchers’ guards has received more attention among players as a preventive measure against injuries. More than ۷۵% of players reported that they regularly use protective gear, including helmets while batting and guards and cups while catching.

کلیدواژه ها:

Warming up ، Cooling Down ، Equipment ، Injury ، Baseball