Incidence of injury and pain in referees in German national handball leagues: a cohort study.

Published in: BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (2021)

German handball referees are at risk of sports-related injuries with subsequent pain. Considering the injury profile, the incidence of sports-related pain events, and the high physiological demands of refereeing, it appears that prevention programs should be developed and integrated into the routine of the referee.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
risk factors
public health
spinal cord
postoperative pain