Eapen Thomas

Eapen Thomas

India

Publications
  • Research Article
    Knowledge and Attitudes of Coaches Regarding Sports Related Oro-facial Injuries in Chennai, India
    Author(s): Priya M,Ditto Sharmin*,Deepti Amarlal,Eapen Thomas,Pooja Y Priya M,Ditto Sharmin*,Deepti Amarlal,Eapen Thomas,Pooja Y

    Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of sports coaches regarding sports related injuries and its prevention using a questionnaire survey design. Material and Methods: A modified questionnaire was distributed to 50 coaches of various sports teams in different parts of Chennai city in India between October 2009 and February 2010. The statistical analyses were carried out by SPSS version 18.0 and the data were analyzed. Results: Out of 50 coaches, 94% were males and 6% were females with mean age of 38.74 years. 70% of the coaches found the frequency of injury in the range of 1-5, which included soft tissue injury (46%) followed by bruise and dental trauma. 66% of the coaches believed that boxing was the sports event most likely to cause injury, but boxing, football and rugby (38.5%) wer.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000383

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