What are the risks of tug of war?
Sister Mayert
2025-06-08 16:27:01
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As medical providers, UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine will provide sideline support of each talented athlete that takes the field or playing arena. As trained experts, providers will keep an eye out for common injuries in the game. Chief of the UAB Section of Sports Medicine Amit Momaya, M.D., shares three common tug of war injuries that are also frequent to other elite and every-day athletes. 1) Back sprain A back sprain is usually due to a strained lumbar muscle. 2) Knee injuries A knee injury often comes in the form of a soft tissue tear/sprain (MCL or meniscus). 3) Elbow injury In tug of war, an elbow injury may present itself as a biceps tendon tear.
Emelia Mitchell
2025-06-08 16:14:05
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Tug-of-war injuries can be serious and lead to permanent consequences. Loops, knots and other types of 'holdings' -- used to wrap the rope around hands or any part of the body is extremely dangerous -- and can place individuals at risk for finger and hand injuries, including traumatic amputations and joint dislocations. When using a rope that is coated or slippery, there is often a tendency to wrap it around ones hand to obtain a better grip. This is actually against the 'rules' which states that the rope should be held with a natural grip, with both palms facing upward with fingers wrapped around the rope. If you loop your hands around the rope it's harder to let go of it. Players should never loop their limbs with the rope to get a better grip. It is important for a tug-of-war game organizer working with adults or children to carefully review safety issues, and proper techniques with all participants.
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