RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BMI, THIGH AND CALF CIRCUMFERENCES AND LOWER LIMBS MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AMONG FOOTBALLERS OF TEAMS IN KANO METROPOLIS
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2015-12-12
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Bayero University Kano
Abstract
The roles of height and weight of the individual which are determinants of BMI and
the lower limb circumferences should not be underemphasized as potential risk
factors for lower limb musculoskeletal injuries among footballers. The paucity of
information on effect of body mass index (BMI) and lower limb circumference on
lower limb musculoskeletal injuries among footballers especially in Kano state makes
it necessary to fill this gap. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship
between BMI lower limbs circumferences and lower limbs musculoskeletal injuries
among footballers in Kano metropolis. The research was a cross-sectional study
carried out in randomly selected football fields in Kano metropolis. A total of 300
footballer participated in this study. All anthropometric variables were recorded using
standard protocols. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics of Chi-square at
probability level of <0.05. The result revealed injury occurrence of 49.7% among the
players. Among the variables considered only height, thigh circumference and calf
circumference were the major factors influencing musculoskeletal injuries in lower
limbs among Footballers in Kano metropolis. In conclusion, the incidence of lower
limb musculoskeletal injuries among footballers in Kano metropolis is significantly
high. Therefore coaches and players should have injury preventive techniques
seminars.