Features of morbidity and sports injuries of Paralympic athletes at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris

Objective. To identify common patterns, patterns of morbidity and risk factors for injury among Paralympic athletes in summer sports on the resultsof study morbidity and injury of Russian Paralympic athletes at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris.

Materials and methods. Collection and analysis of data from medical protocols of doctors of the Russian national teams at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, analysis of domestic and foreign literary sources.

Results. The registry of diseases included 37 nosologies in 28 (31 % of the total number) Paralympic athletes. Most of the diseases had an acute onset and successful resolution on the background of the treatment. The exacerbation of chronic diseases was associated with competition conditions and high levels of physical and psycho‑emotional stress. Among the diseases, there were 13 cases (35.1 %) of pathology of the musculoskeletal system, 10 cases (27 %) of infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, 4 cases (10.8 %) of digestive disorders, 6 cases (16.2 %) of disorders of the cardiovascular system, 3 cases (8.1%) of skin damage and 1 ear disease (2.7 %). 8 cases of sports injuries were registered: bruises — 4 cases (50 %), sprains — 3 cases (37.5 %), 1 fracture (12.5 %). In two cases, injuries led to restrictions in training activities, and in one case, to the termination of participation in competitions.

Conclusions. Morbidity and injury rates among Russian Paralympic athletes at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris correspond to the general pattern of morbidity and injury rates at other Paralympic Games in similar disciplines. Therapeutic, restorative and preventive measures at the stages of preparation and participation in the Games contribute to reducing potential risk and preventing morbidity and injury. The analysis carried out can help develop strategies for the prevention of morbidity and sports injuries at major international competitions such as the Paralympic Games.

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