Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis

Hamed Golmohammadi; Paweł Piepiora

doi:10.54141/psbd.1683095

Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Nowadays, karate is practiced for sports competition, health, and self-defense, and trauma from direct confrontations between opponents is noted. But this phenomenon is particularly evident in kumite competition: semi contact, knockdown, full contact, mix fighting, which may be of research interest. By conducting a bibliometric analysis, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on karate and injuries. It identifies prominent researchers, influential institutions, global trends, and emerging issues. This study was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection, using a descriptive-analytical approach in R. After selection, 176 papers were analyzed from 1980 to 2 Oct 2024. The findings of the thematic mapping analysis revealed that research on karate injuries falls into four main categories: motor themes (e.g., muscle strength), niche themes (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament), emerging or declining themes (e.g., protective equipment), and basic themes (e.g., martial arts, karate, and injuries). It was concluded that disseminating knowledge about injuries in karate is an ongoing area of research in the field of combat sports, which may contribute to greater awareness of injuries within the karate community. These findings emphasize the necessity of multidisciplinary collaboration and the strengthening of scientific infrastructure to improve injury prevention and promote the health of athletes.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Activity and Health

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Hamed Golmohammadi ^*
0000-0001-5812-3255
Türkiye

Paweł Piepiora
0000-0002-6525-3936
Poland

Early Pub Date

April 12, 2026

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

April 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54141/psbd.1683095

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APA

Golmohammadi, H., & Piepiora, P. (2026). Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis. Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences, 17(1), 316-336. https://doi.org/10.54141/psbd.1683095

AMA

1.Golmohammadi H, Piepiora P. Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis. Pamukkale J Sport Sci. 2026;17(1):316-336. doi:10.54141/psbd.1683095

Chicago

Golmohammadi, Hamed, and Paweł Piepiora. 2026. “Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis”. Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences 17 (1): 316-36. https://doi.org/10.54141/psbd.1683095.

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Golmohammadi H, Piepiora P (April 1, 2026) Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis. Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences 17 1 316–336.

IEEE

[1]H. Golmohammadi and P. Piepiora, “Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis”, Pamukkale J Sport Sci, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 316–336, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.54141/psbd.1683095.

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Golmohammadi, Hamed - Piepiora, Paweł. “Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis”. Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences 17/1 (April 1, 2026): 316-336. https://doi.org/10.54141/psbd.1683095.

JAMA

1.Golmohammadi H, Piepiora P. Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis. Pamukkale J Sport Sci. 2026;17:316–336.

MLA

Golmohammadi, Hamed, and Paweł Piepiora. “Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis”. Pamukkale Journal of Sport Sciences, vol. 17, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 316-3, doi:10.54141/psbd.1683095.

Vancouver

1.Hamed Golmohammadi, Paweł Piepiora. Karate Injuries: A Global Bibliometric Analysis. Pamukkale J Sport Sci. 2026 Apr. 1;17(1):316-3. doi:10.54141/psbd.1683095