Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyse the incidence of head blows leading to a possible brain injury in competition Taekwondo after competition rules revision. In methods, a prospective cohort study design was used. A total of 157 female middle school athletes (age range from 13-15±1) from 54 teams participated in the tournament (Jan 25-27, 2011). Overall 156 matches were recorded by camcorders and analyzed. In results, a total of 167 head blows (100 athletes) occurred during this tournament. The incidence rate was 535 head blows per 1000 athlete-exposures. Possible concussion rate was 180 concussions per 1000 athlete-exposures. The head blows and concussions were frequently involved with right-back axe and roundhouse kicks, closed sparring stance, elimination match, second round, and absence of a blocking skill of head-blow-recipients. In conclusions, the incidence of head blows and possible concussions is high following competition rules change on a head strike. Promoting blocking skill to prevent head blows could decrease concussions in competition Taekwondo. Also, competition rules change on a head shot should be considered.
| Translated title of the contribution | Effects on frequency of head blows leading to possible injuries following competition rules change in Taekwondo |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 153-164 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | 한국여성체육학회지 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 2011 |