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KMID : 0895820080180040217
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Journal of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
2008 Volume.18 No. 4 p.217 ~ p.230
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A Survey on the Injuries of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes : for Oriental Sports Medicine
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Park Ji-Hun
Kim Ho-Jun
Lee Myeong-Jong
Soh Kab-Seog
Park Jung-Hyun
Nam Jong-Kyoung
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Abstract
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Objectives :The purpose of this study was to investigate the type, sites and period of injuries in Mixed Martial Arts.
Methods :The questionnaire composed of 26 items was used as the research tool for this study. The respondents were 84 athletes of Mixed Martial Arts who participated in Spirit MC Amateur League in September, 2007. Data analysis use chi-square examination by SPSS® 12.0 program.
Results :1. Frequently, strikers are damaged at face and waist, grapplers are damaged at knee and waist. 2. Frequently, beginers are damaged at muscle and tendon, experts are damaged at bone and joint. 3. Age, career, specialty and injured type have significant correlations. 4. Age, career, training time and concern response have significant correlations. 5. Oriental medical treatment are friendly but not well-known to the athletes.
Conclusion : Injuries of Mixed Martial Arts is multifactorial, so approach of athlete’s individuality is important.
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KEYWORD
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Athletic injuries, Martial arts, Individuality, Sports medicine
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