The association between spike technique and injuries in competitive volleyball players—a pilot study
The present data do not demonstrate a clear advantage of either spike technique with respect to shoulder injuries or symptoms. Gender-specific trends towards a greater injury risk for women using bow & arrow technique warrant further investigations. Future studies should increase sample size, include a broader range of competitive levels, and also integrate objective biomechanical and medical assessments.
Authors
- Karen Zentgraf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1118-4015)
- Markus Tilp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6644-2712)
- Yannick Prosch
- Björn Wieland
- George Giatsis
- Isaac Kneuhbuhl
- Carmen Pusch
Institutions
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
- Universidade Federal do Ceará (BR)
- Dynamic Research (United States) (US)
- Surgical Specialties (United States) (US)
- State University of Physical Education and Sport (MD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1737436
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz