Introduction: Judo is recognized as one of the most popular Asian martial arts practiced worldwide. Understanding the frequency and causes of injuries among judokas is crucial for developing efficient preventive strategies. Psychological elements like obsessive passion and exercise motivation have been recognized as potential risk factors, but their relationship with judo injuries requires additional exploration.
objective : The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of injuries among judokas and to explore the association between mental factors and other potential variables with these injuries.
Method: An electronic questionnaire was disseminated among judokas via social media platforms, gathering information on their personal details, training background, mental aspects including obsessive passion and exercise motivation, and any injuries encountered within the preceding six months. The collected data underwent descriptive analysis and logistic regression for examination.
Result : Analyzed data from 255 surveys revealed thirteen potential risk factors associated with injuries in judokas. Approximately 58.8% of judokas reported experiencing at least one injury, with the ankle being the most frequently affected location (22%), followed by the shoulder (13.5%). Significance was observed in the relationship between injured judokas and their levels of passion (p-value 0.000) and motivation (p-value 0.002), as per the U test results. Factors such as obsessive passion (odds ratio (OR): 1.56; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.12-2.18), exercise motivation (OR: 1.42; CI: 1.08-1.89), training frequency exceeding 3 times a week (OR: 5.99; CI: 2.96-12.13), and holding a black belt dan 1-5 (OR: 5.90; CI: 1.96-18.04) were identified as correlated with injuries in judokas.
Conclusion; The notable association between obsessive passion and motivation and injuries among judokas reveals the intricate nature of factors influencing judo-related injuries. Thus, we propose integrating psychological aspects into injury prevention and management strategies for judokas, alongside addressing other prevalent risk factors.