Abstract

Badminton is a popular sport with numerous health benefits but carries the risk of injury. Limited research is available on badminton-related injuries among senior Asian players. This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to gather data on demographics, exercise habits, injury history, injury mechanisms, affected body parts, symptoms, and injury severity from 254 participants. Most participants were male (70.6%), with a median age of 46 years (inter-quartile range [IQR] = 16.0). The median injury incidence was 4.3 per 1,000 hours played (IQR = 6.5). The most commonly injured body parts on the dominant side were the knees (51.1%), ankles (36.3%), and shoulders/clavicles (25.5%). On the non-dominant side, the knee (34.2%) and ankle (25.5%) were frequently injured. The most common mechanism of knee and ankle injuries occurs during changes in direction. Common injuries included ankle sprains (23.5%), patellar tendinopathy (20.3%), and muscle cramps (31.6%). Most injuries (60.6%) were mild. Future studies should focus on comprehensive prevention methods to reduce injuries.