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

Adrián Rubio Jiménez, Javier Peña, Adriá Sabata, Toni Caparrós Pons, Martí Casals

• 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.