Volume : 12, Issue : 06, June – 2025
Title:
INJURY PATTERNS IN SCHOOL-AGE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN ORGANIZED SPORTS IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors :
Fatimah Sami Alkhalifah, Ammar Ali Bu Hulayqah
Abstract :
Sports injuries among school-age athletes are a significant public health concern, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia, where organized sports have become increasingly popular. Understanding the types, causes, and frequency of injuries in this population is vital for developing preventive strategies and enhancing youth sports safety. This systematic review aims to examine and synthesize existing literature on injury patterns among school-age athletes (6–18 years) involved in organized sports across Saudi Arabia. We systematically searched PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and the Saudi Digital Library from 2010 to 2025. Of the 984 articles initially retrieved, 22 met the inclusion criteria. Findings revealed that the most common injuries were musculoskeletal, particularly sprains, strains, and fractures, with football (soccer), basketball, and gymnastics being the sports most associated with injuries. Most injuries occurred during training, followed by matches, and often resulted from poor warm-up routines, lack of protective gear, and inadequate supervision. Preventive strategies such as proper coaching, tailored training programs, and first-aid readiness were inconsistently implemented. The study highlights the urgent need for nationwide injury surveillance systems and school-based sports safety education programs
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Fatimah Sami Alkhalifah et al., Injury Patterns In School-Age Athletes Participating In Organized Sports In Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(07).
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