# Designing and Conducting an Injury Study in Amateur Badminton Players
###### Abstract  
This study aims to examine sports injuries among amateur badminton players engaged in recreational activities, establishing a foundation for developing effective injury prevention and training programs. We assessed 504 amateur badminton players (302 males, 202 females) competing in the 2023 National Badminton Tournament in South Korea. This study focused on players involved in doubles matches, omitting singles competitors. Participants were divided into categories based on competitive and training sessions to document the location and type of injuries sustained. During competitions, the most frequently injured body parts were the waist (11.92%), ankle (11.66%), and knees and shoulders (11.53% each). In training sessions, injuries primarily affected the back and knees (12.43%) and shoulders (12.21%). The most common types of injuries during competitions were to muscles (35.60%), ligaments (29.32%), and tendons (12.04%), and during training to muscles (39.91%), ligaments (26.68%), and tendons (13.23%). Injuries resulting from player-to-player contact represented 19.44% of cases, while those involving non-player elements such as facility equipment accounted for 16.47%. There is a critical need to develop targeted injury prevention programs for amateur badminton players to mitigate injuries and enhance performance, thereby helping prevent the progression to chronic injury stages.  
badminton; injury; prevent; performance; player +
Footnote †: journal: Medical  
strains constitute the majority of injuries (64%), with one-third of these injuries occurring in the lower body, especially the knees, followed by the lower back. This group faces a 57% injury risk [7]. Lower extremity injuries are particularly common (54.3%), with foot injuries alone accounting for 22.9%. Muscle strains are the most frequent type of injury, representing 51.4% of cases. Smashes and lungs are often implicated in injuries to both upper and lower extremities. Notably, elite athletes report that a majority of injuries occur during the first third of the game (46.2%) [8]. Recent studies corroborate that injuries are most likely to happen in the early phases of a match and detail the specific injury sites in elite athletes. However, the mechanisms and specific injury sites in badminton's general player population remain poorly understood. Consequently, further experimental and observational studies are essential to explore injury patterns and improve diagnosis in this demographic. Such research is crucial to assist the public in safely engaging with badminton and in preventing chronic injuries.  
These injuries not only diminish the performance of elite athletes but also adversely affect the sustained engagement of the general public in badminton. This can culminate in a decline in sports participation. While the post-injury rehabilitation phase is important to ensure continued participation and performance in badminton, it is the prevention of injuries before rehabilitation that is crucial. To do this, it is important to recognize and manage the site, tissue, and cause of injuries in amateur badminton players. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore sports injuries among amateur badminton players involved in recreational activities. The findings aim to provide a foundation for developing effective injury prevention and training programs.