Coach and player views towards injury prevention exercise programs in camogie: A cross sectional survey

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Journal Article

Publication Title

Athletic Training and Sports Health Care

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SLACK Incorporated

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School of Medical and Health Sciences

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45455

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Connor, S. O., Whyte, E., O'Hanlon, S., & Fortington, L. (2021). Coach and player views towards injury prevention exercise programs in camogie: A cross sectional survey. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care, 13(4), e202-e211. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20200426-01

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the awareness and use of injury prevention exercise programs (IPEPs) by camogie coaches and players, compare coach and player attitudes to IPEPs, and explore the willingness and perceived ability of coaches to implement an IPEP within their teams, as reported by coaches and players. Methods: Adult camogie coaches (n = 98) and players (n = 187) completed an anonymous online survey. Three main outcome scales are presented: attitudes toward IPEPs, willingness to conduct an IPEP, and perceived ability to implement an IPEP. Frequencies and descriptive statistics were conducted with Mann-Whitney U tests used to examine differences between groups (coach vs player, men vs women, and elite vs community). Results: Overall, 34 % of coaches and 11.8 % of players were using an IPEP. Coaches (92.2 %) and players (82.9 %) would like further education on IPEPs. Coaches and players were willing to support an IPEP, but few coaches reported having sufficient knowledge (30 %), experience (22.6 %), or skills (43.1 %) to do so. Female coaches had a lower perceived ability to implement an IPEP than male coaches (P = .004). Conclusions: The uptake of IPEPs in camogie to date has been relatively unsuccessful. Coaches and players demonstrate positive attitudes and willingness to use IPEPs. To achieve a real-world reduction in injuries in this sport, a camogie IPEP should be supported with an implementation plan to improve its adoption and use.

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10.3928/19425864-20200426-01

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