Lien entre le score de fatigue de l’enfant sportif et la présence de blessures en section sportive scolaire

Conclusion Le QFES peut être un outil efficace pour le suivi et la prévention du syndrome de fatigue des élèves de sections sportives scolaires. Le respect de cycles de repos suffisants dans les calendriers d’entraînement et la bonne gestion du poids pourraient avoir un impact majeur sur la prévention de la fatigue et des blessures sportives de l’enfant. Introduction Middle school children involved in sports sections are the most exposed to fatigue syndrome (or overtraining syndrome). This syndrome can be explored through an auto-questionnaire of fatigue (Questionnaire de Fatigue de l’Enfant Sportif [QFES]). Moreover, the epidemiological studies about sports injuries in all ages reveal a peak in 13–14 years old children. Goal To determine the influence of the QFES score on the incidence of sports injuries in middle school athletes. Methods Two hundred and seventy-six children aged 11 to 16 years old involved in fifteen middle school sports sections, practicing an average of 10h48±3h30min per week in eleven different sports were enrolled. From December 1st 2014 to April 15th 2015, each pupil completed a QFES and an injury questionnaire based on the 2006 and 2007 consensus statement of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) and the International Rugby board (IRB). Results Subjects who were injured in the previous two months had a higher QFES mean score compared to non-injured (36.5±19.6 vs. 25.7±14.1, P <0.001). The rate of i...
Source: Science and Sports - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research