태권도 시범에서 발생된 부상 발생률과 잠재적 상해위험요인

The purposes of this study was to measure the frequency and incidence rate of Taekwondo demonstration-related injury. The retrospective cohort study design was utilized. A total of 97 members(mean age 21 years old) of Taekwondo demonstration team were participated in this study. Injury data were collected with simple check-off forms via a self-report and an individual telephone interview. Injury cases were reported one-month later on the demonstration day. In results, a total of 36 injury cases(for 21 persons) were reported. The overall injury rate was 1.19 injuries per 100 athlete-exposures(95% CI: 0.8-1.58). Overall injury rate for the males showed a little higher than their counter part(1.21 vs. 1.07 injures per 100 athlete-exposures). There were no significant differences between overall injury rates and past experiences, and age levels by x2-test. The breaking-related part showed the highest injury frequency(38%) among other parts in Taekwondo demonstration. Also, lower extremities(61%), ankle joint(22%), sprain(48%), under 20years old, and a period of practice sessions(71%) showed higher injury frequency than among other conditions. In conclusions, Taekwondo demonstration-related injury rate was relatively low. To maintain low injury rate, the safety education before practice sessions begin and a proper use of protective equipment are recommended. To make the strategy for reducing or preventing injury incidence, more research on this topic with a large sample size and prospective study design is required.