A Preventive Sports Guide to Reduce Recurrent Injuries among Egyptian Ambulance Authority Workers

Ahmed, Mohsen Ibrahim; Ali, Mohamed Mohamed; Sayed, Ahmed Rabie Sawi

doi:10.21608/ssj.2025.432638.1615

A Preventive Sports Guide to Reduce Recurrent Injuries among Egyptian Ambulance Authority Workers

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلفون

¹ Professor of Exercise Physiology Department of Sports Health Sciences Faculty of Physical Education, Minia University

² Professor and Head of the Department of Sports Health Sciences Faculty of Physical Education, Minia University

³ Ph.D. Researcher, Department of Sports Health Sciences Faculty of Physical Education, Minia University Head of the Ambulance Authority Workers’ Union in Minia

10.21608/ssj.2025.432638.1615

المستخلص

The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a proposed preventive training program in improving physical stability and reducing the recurrence of injuries among workers of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority. The experimental method was employed, using a pre- and post-measurement design on a single experimental group that was deliberately selected from workers with a history of recurrent injuries (30 participants). The program included structured exercises targeting the strengthening of the back, trunk, and lower limb muscles, as well as improving flexibility, balance, and joint stability.

The results showed a significant reduction in the mean values of injuries across all measured structures. The overall mean of injury indices decreased from 22.33 (pre-test) to 10.87 (post-test), representing a reduction of about 51.4%, which was statistically significant in favor of the post-test. Detailed analysis revealed that cervical spine injuries decreased from 3.43 to 1.37 (≈60.1%↓), thoracic spine injuries from 3.27 to 1.60 (≈51.1%↓), lumbar spine injuries from 3.17 to 1.67 (≈47.3%↓), knee injuries from 3.30 to 1.70 (≈48.5%↓), shoulder injuries from 3.00 to 1.43 (≈52.3%↓), foot and ankle injuries from 3.30 to 1.60 (≈51.5%↓), and wrist injuries from 2.87 to 1.50 (≈47.7%↓).

This general pattern of decreases reflects the comprehensive impact of the program in reducing recurrent injuries across multiple body regions. Measurements also indicated improvements in muscle strength, explosive power, and functional stability, which enhanced the ability of workers to perform their field duties more safely.

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