Citation

Franić M, Ivković A, Rudić R. Croat. Med. J. 2007; 48(3): 281-288.

Affiliation

Klinicka bolnica Dubrava, Zagreb. (mfranic@kbd.hr)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, University of Zagreb Medical School, Publisher Medicinska Naklada)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17589969

PMCID

PMC2080536

Abstract

The modern game of water polo is a unique combination of swimming, throwing, and martial arts. Physiologically, it is extremely demanding, because it is comprised of intense burst activity of less than 15-second duration, followed by lower intensity intervals of less than 20 seconds. Water polo is becoming more physical than ever. This results in a number of typical acute traumatic events such as contusions, lacerations, sprains, dislocations, or fractures. On the other hand, vigorous training with numerous repetitions of ball throws, swims, or kicks may result in overuse injuries. This review covers, in systematical fashion, the most important acute and overuse injuries in water polo by analyzing four different regions of the body: head, spine, upper extremities, and lower extremities.

Language: en