INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH (IJCR)
NAVIGATING THE INJURY LANDSCAPE IN VOLLEYBALL: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PREVENTION, RECOVERY AND EVOLUTION
E-ISSN: 9330-322X
P-ISSN: 8323-4458
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1633
Volleyball is a globally popular sport known for its dynamic and physically demanding nature. Despite its non-contact classification, the sport presents a significant risk of both acute and chronic injuries due to the repetitive and high impact movements involved such as jumping, spiking and rapid directional changes. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of volleyball-related injuries, focusing on their prevalence, types, and underlying risk factors. The review systematically examines the most common injuries, including ankle sprains, shoulder tendinopathy and knee injuries, and explores the biomechanical and physiological contributors to these injuries. Additionally, this paper evaluates current prevention and rehabilitation strategies, assessing their effectiveness in mitigating injury risks and promoting player recovery. By synthesizing findings from various studies, this review identifies critical gaps in the literature and highlights the need for more targeted research, particularly in developing specific injury prevention programs tailored to the unique demands of volleyball. The insights gained from this review are intended to guide coaches, sports medicine professionals, and athletes in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance player safety, reduce injury incidence, and optimize performance in volleyball.
Jai Prakash Bhukar & Shilpi Chaudhary
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