STUDY OF CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND REHABILITATION OF KNEE-INJURIES IN MALH SPORT IN SINDH PROVINCE

Authors

  • Akhter Adil Shah Centre for Physical Education, Health & Sports Science University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  • Muhammad Akram Ansari Centre for Physical Education, Health & Sports Science University of Sindh, Jamshoro
  • Ashique A. Jhatial Institute of Commerce, University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Keywords:

Malh, indigenous sport of Sindh, Knee Injury, Diagnosis, Management

Abstract

Malh is an indigenous, traditional and very popular sport in Sindh for centuries. Malh is intense body-contact sport with critical chances of injuries especially knee-injury. This study tends to determine the causes, consequences and rehabilitation of knee injuries in Malh across thirteen districts of the province. Data were collected through structured interview using survey questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS version 22.0. The average mean age of the Malh players also known as Pehelwans was found 43.03 years. Height and weight were recorded as 64.37 inches and 83.26kgs respectively. Findings of this study reveal that 52% Malh players got their right knee injured while 99% players reported they have had several types of injuries most injuries were serious and intrinsic. Implications of findings for Malh players, trainers, parents, physiotherapists and government policy makers are discussed with reference to promotion of Malh sport and diagnosis and rehabilitation of knee injuries.

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2015-01-15

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Vol. 1 (2016): THE SPARK

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