PREVENTION OF INJURIES IN HANDBALL PLAYERS AND RECOVERY OF ATHLETES AFTER INJURIES

Abstract

Handball is a dynamic and highly competitive sport that requires a high level of physical fitness and technical skill. However, along with these requirements, players are at a significant risk of injury, which can have a significant impact on their sports career and health. In this regard, injury prevention and effective recovery from injuries are becoming key aspects of athletes’ sports training. The results of the study can serve as a basis for the creation of effective injury prevention and recovery programmes, contributing to the improvement of safety and health of handball players. The purpose of the study: to consider the main risk factors for injuries in handball players, to provide recommendations for their prevention and to study the peculiarities of recovery of athletes after injuries. Methods of the study: theoretical analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature. Results of the study. A systematic analysis of the main risk factors for injuries in handball players is carried out. Methodological recommendations for injury prevention are presented. Particular attention will be paid to the study of the peculiarities of recovery of athletes after injuries, which is an important stage for returning to active training and competition. Conclusions. An integrated approach to injury prevention and recovery of handball players after injuries can significantly reduce the risk of injury and facilitate the successful return of athletes to active training and competition, and is a prerequisite for achieving high sports results and maintaining player health. Prospects for further research: to study the psychological aspects of tennis players’ recovery from injuries and their impact on the speed of return to sport.