The Risk Factors Associated with Grip Lock Injuries in Artistic Gymnasts: A Systematic Review

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dc.contributor.authorKara E.
dc.contributor.authorSağıroğlu İ.
dc.contributor.authorVurgun H.
dc.contributor.authorEken Ö.
dc.contributor.authorCeylan H.İ.
dc.contributor.authorGabrys T.
dc.contributor.authorBarasinska M.
dc.contributor.authorSzmatlan-Gabrys U.
dc.contributor.authorValach P.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T08:03:03Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T08:03:03Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractArtistic gymnastics (AG) is a sport that demands grace, strength, and flexibility, leading to a broad spectrum of injuries. The dowel grip (DG) is widely used by gymnasts to securely hold onto the high bar or uneven bars. However, incorrect usage of the DG can result in grip lock (GL) injuries. This systematic review aims to (1) identify studies that have investigated the risk factors related to GL injuries among gymnasts and (2) synthesize the key evidence. A comprehensive electronic search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Elsevier, SportDiscus, and Google Scholar, covering the period from their inception until November 2022. The data extraction and analysis were independently completed by two investigators. A total of 90 relevant studies were initially identified, out of which seven clinical trials met the eligibility criteria. For the quantitative synthesis, five studies were included. The details extracted from each article include: the sample characteristics (number, gender, age, and health status), the study design, the instrumentation or intervention used, and the final results. Our results revealed that the underlying causes of the risk factors of GL injuries were the irregular checking of the dowel grip and the mating surface of the bar, the tearing of the dowel of the leather strap, and the use of the dowel grip in different competition apparatuses. In addition, GL injuries may occur either as severe forearm fractures or mild injuries. Excessive flexion of the forearm and overpronation of the wrist during rotational movements, such as the swing or backward/forward giant circle, may increase the possibility of GL injury on the high bar. Future studies should focus on GL injury prevention strategy and rehabilitation protocol for GL injuries. Further high-quality research is required to establish the validity of these findings. © 2023 by the authors.
dc.identifier.DOI-ID10.3390/ijerph20043589
dc.identifier.issn16617827
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/12101
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rightsAll Open Access; Gold Open Access
dc.subjectAthletic Injuries
dc.subjectFractures, Bone
dc.subjectHand Strength
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectRisk Factors
dc.subjectRupture
dc.subjectinjury
dc.subjectliterature review
dc.subjectmodel validation
dc.subjectpublic health
dc.subjectquantitative analysis
dc.subjectrisk factor
dc.subjectsymptom
dc.subjectage
dc.subjectclinical trial (topic)
dc.subjectdata analysis
dc.subjectdata extraction
dc.subjectdevices
dc.subjectforearm fracture
dc.subjectgrip lock injury
dc.subjectgymnast
dc.subjecthand injury
dc.subjecthealth status
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectmetacarpal bone fracture
dc.subjectquantitative analysis
dc.subjectrehabilitation care
dc.subjectReview
dc.subjectrisk factor
dc.subjectsample size
dc.subjectsex difference
dc.subjectstudy design
dc.subjectsystematic review
dc.subjectwrist injury
dc.subjectfracture
dc.subjecthand strength
dc.subjectrisk factor
dc.subjectrupture
dc.subjectsport injury
dc.titleThe Risk Factors Associated with Grip Lock Injuries in Artistic Gymnasts: A Systematic Review
dc.typeReview

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