Impact and costs of injuries in professional basketball:: Insights from a four-season analysis

• Adrián Rubio-Jiménez ^[1] ; Javier Peña ; Adriá Sabata ^[1] ; Toni Caparrós ^[2] ; Martí Casals ^[3]
  1. [1] Bàsquet Manresa
  2. [2] University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC)
  3. [3] Institut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya (INEFC)

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• Localización: Apunts: Medicina de l'esport, ISSN 0213-3717, ISSN-e 1886-6581, Vol. 60, Nº 226, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apunsm.2025.100482
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  • Injuries in professional basketball affect player performance and generate significant costs. This study analyzed the incidence and economic impact of 102 injuries in a team from the ACB League over four seasons, with an injury rate of 5.85 injuries per 1,000 hours, higher during games. Muscle injuries (42 %), mainly involving hamstrings and the Achilles tendon, were the most common. Although 68.6 % were minor (1-7 days), severe injuries (>28 days) accounted for the highest economic burden. Single-competition seasons exhibited a higher budgetary impact (6.5 %) compared to dual-competition seasons (4.5 %).

    The findings highlight the importance of preventive programs tailored to the competitive demands and player characteristics.

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