Boxing
Michael Paul Loosemore
This thesis explores the prevalence, nature and pathogenesis of injuries in boxing. Following an introductory chapter and literature review (Chapters 1 and 2 respectively); Chapter 3 examines injuries in the GB boxing squad from 2005 to 2009. There were a total of 66 boxers on the squad during this period 61% were injured, a total of 297 injuries were recorded. The injury rate in competition was at least 460 times higher than in training, and most injuries were new rather than recurrent (246 v 51). The incidence of concussion is comparatively low compared to other studies in amateur boxing (5 in 5 years). Hand and wrist injuries were the most frequent (23.2%).
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Concussion is a controversial topic in the world of sports medicine. Various organizations and experts have published numerous statements and recommendations regarding different aspects of sports-related concussion including definition, presentation, treatment, management and return to play guidelines.1-7 Many noncombat sports organizations, from the amateur to the professional levels, have recognized the importance of proper concussion management.
Cumulative head trauma is thought to result in changes in brain structure and function, though the nuances of this association have not been described. This study explores the relationship between exposure variables, cognition, and MRI brain structural measures in a cohort of professional combatants.
