Journal of Advances in Para-Sport Science
A peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the advancement of sports sciences for individuals with diverse abilities

Epidemiology of Sport Injuries in Elite Female Wheelchair Basketball Players in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

sakineh yazdani
Mohammad Karimizadeh
Hooman Minoonejad
majid nikravesh

Department of Sport Injuries & Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

APSS/apss.2026.2080076.1016
Abstract
Wheelchair basketball, a contact sport popular among disabled athletes, carries a high musculoskeletal injury risk. This cross-sectional study examined injury patterns, incidence, mechanisms, severity, and types in 63 elite Iranian female players (aged 18–35) from a population of 75, using retrospective data from 2021–2022 via a standardized form. Over 14,472 exposure hours, 27 injuries occurred (1.86 per 1,000 hours), mostly during training (66.7%, n=18) than competitions (33.3%, n=9). Collisions with opponents/wheelchairs were the main mechanism (33.3%). Injuries were predominantly mild (37%, 4–7 days absence), with muscle cramps/spasms most common (37%), affecting shoulders/clavicles (51.9%). Chronic (66.7%) and recurrent (63%) injuries prevailed. Findings emphasize upper limb/chronic risks, advocating targeted prevention like improved warm-ups and strength training to enhance athlete safety.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal
Training
Competition
Chronic
Acute
Subjects
Journal of Advances in Para-Sport Science
Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 15
August 2026
Pages 158-168

  • Receive Date 06 December 2025
  • Revise Date 30 May 2026
  • Accept Date 02 June 2026
  • First Publish Date 13 June 2026
  • Publish Date 01 August 2026