The Risk Factors Associated with Grip Lock Injuries in Artistic Gymnasts: A Systematic Review
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2023
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Artistic gymnastics (AG) is a sport that demands grace, strength, and flexibility, leading to a broad spectrum of injuries. The dowel grip (DG) is widely used by gymnasts to securely hold onto the high bar or uneven bars. However, incorrect usage of the DG can result in grip lock (GL) injuries. This systematic review aims to (1) identify studies that have investigated the risk factors related to GL injuries among gymnasts and (2) synthesize the key evidence. A comprehensive electronic search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Elsevier, SportDiscus, and Google Scholar, covering the period from their inception until November 2022. The data extraction and analysis were independently completed by two investigators. A total of 90 relevant studies were initially identified, out of which seven clinical trials met the eligibility criteria. For the quantitative synthesis, five studies were included. The details extracted from each article include: the sample characteristics (number, gender, age, and health status), the study design, the instrumentation or intervention used, and the final results. Our results revealed that the underlying causes of the risk factors of GL injuries were the irregular checking of the dowel grip and the mating surface of the bar, the tearing of the dowel of the leather strap, and the use of the dowel grip in different competition apparatuses. In addition, GL injuries may occur either as severe forearm fractures or mild injuries. Excessive flexion of the forearm and overpronation of the wrist during rotational movements, such as the swing or backward/forward giant circle, may increase the possibility of GL injury on the high bar. Future studies should focus on GL injury prevention strategy and rehabilitation protocol for GL injuries. Further high-quality research is required to establish the validity of these findings. © 2023 by the authors.
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artistic gymnastics, forearm fracture, grip lock injury, wrist injury, injury, literature review, model validation, public health, quantitative analysis, risk factor, symptom, age, clinical trial (topic), data analysis, data extraction, devices, forearm fracture, grip lock injury, gymnast, hand injury, health status, human, metacarpal bone fracture, quantitative analysis, rehabilitation care, Review, risk factor, sample size, sex difference, study design, systematic review, wrist injury, fracture, hand strength, risk factor, rupture, sport injury, Athletic Injuries, Fractures, Bone, Hand Strength, Humans, Risk Factors, Rupture
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Q2
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20
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4
