Research on the Characteristics of Sports Injuries and Prevention Strategies among Traditional Chinese Opera Actors Based on Epidemiological Investigation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmpe.202618402

Author(s)

Jie Ma1,2

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Physical Education and Training, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China 2Beijing Opera Culture Inheritance and Development Research Base, National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, Beijing, China

Abstract

This study conducted an epidemiological investigation into sports injuries among traditional Chinese opera actors, revealing a significant prevalence of such injuries with an overall incidence rate as high as 92.57%. Chronic injuries accounted for a higher proportion than acute injuries, and some chronic injuries originated from acute injuries. The lumbar region, ankle joint, and knee joint are the anatomical areas most susceptible to sports injuries in traditional Chinese opera actors. Traditional Chinese opera actors are most susceptible to acute injuries when performing jumping or flipping movements, and the incidence of sports-related injuries is particularly higher at the moment just before the completion of these actions. Sports injuries are more likely to occur during daily training than during stage performances, with the middle phase of training sessions being more prone to injury than the initial and concluding phases. Finally, to better prevent sports injuries among traditional Chinese opera performers, this study proposes several strategic scientific prevention recommendations from multiple dimensions, including the establishment of a comprehensive sports injury prevention system, professional training for instructors, physical and mental recovery after exercise, digital teaching methods, post-injury rehabilitation therapy, and enhanced psychological training.

Keywords

Sports Injuries; Traditional Chinese Opera Actors; Physical Training; Rehabilitation Strategies

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