Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
The sports world is currently on alert due to the concerning increase in joint injuries, which seem to be affecting athletes from different disciplines and genders. Recently, prominent figures such as Lucas Eguibar, María Vicente, Thomas Lemar, Mouctar Diakhaby, among others, have suffered injuries that have forced them to stop their sports activities and undergo prolonged recovery processes. One of the events that has shed light on this issue is the 4th Congress 'Articulating Sports', organized by the OAFI Institute at the headquarters of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) during the month of March. According to the data presented at this congress, female footballers are nine times more likely to suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture compared to men. This has been evidenced by cases like that of Alexia Putellas, a Barça footballer, who has struggled to return to her optimal level after such an injury. The incidence of this injury in the recent Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has been notable, with players of the caliber of Beth Mead, Ada Hegerberg, and Lucy Bronze missing the event due to joint-related injuries. This phenomenon raises questions about the possible causes behind this increase in injuries, opening the door to various theories seeking to explain this worrying trend. Among the possible explanations is the increasingly widespread use of artificial turf fields, whose surface may contribute to joint wear and fatigue, especially in disciplines like football. Likewise, the influence of the female morphotype has been suggested, which could predispose women to certain types of joint injuries. Furthermore, the loss of estrogen during menstruation has been pointed out as a factor that could weaken joint tissues and increase the risk of injuries in female athletes. Given this worrying trend, it is essential for sports institutions, teams, and athletes themselves to take preventive and care measures to reduce the impact of joint injuries on athletes' performance and health. Continuous research in this field is crucial to better understand the underlying causes of these injuries and develop effective strategies to prevent and treat them in the future.