Rib Stress Injuries Among Female National Collegiate Athletic Association Rowers: A Prospective Epidemiological Study

Rib stress injuries (RSIs) are debilitating injuries that competitive rowers often sustain during their careers, losing up to 10 weeks of training per year. Minimal research exists on RSIs and associated risk factors among National Collegiate Athletic Association women’s open-weight rowers. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of RSIs and assess injury risk factors in intercollegiate female rowers. A prospective 14-week in-season injury surveillance was conducted via online surveys to collect demographic information, identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, and document RSIs and other rowing-related injuries. During one National Collegiate Athletic Association season, 26% of our participants reported a rib cage injury, with six of these injuries identified as potential RSIs. Estimated prevalence for rib cage injuries is 6–33% in National Collegiate Athletic Association women’s rowing teams. RSI reporting and recognition was followed by aggressive clinical management in the population sampled, suggesting the need for larger scale epidemiological studies to determine the true prevalence, severity, and typical clinical course of these injuries.

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A Preliminary Study on Injury Risk Factors of Perak Athletes

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i4.15.21441 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4.15) ◽

pp. 173

Author(s):

Lee Ai Choo ◽

Mohd Yusof Baharudin ◽

Fairus Fariza Zainudin ◽

Mohansundar Sankaravel

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

High Performance ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Female Athletes ◽

Study Finding ◽

Third Party ◽

Age Difference ◽

Extrinsic Factors ◽

Injury Risk Factors ◽

Extrinsic Risk

The objective of this study is to identify the injury risk factors of Perak male and female athletes who participating in contact and non-contact sports, meanwhile to suggest preventive strategies to all the sports personnel. The research design chosen was retrospective descriptive epidemiological study. The data from this study is examined based on intrinsic risk factors (Self Induce and Attire) and extrinsic risk factors (Third Party, Environment and Equipment). The descriptive statistics was utilized to analyze the research variables. The data collected for self status in self induce factor, finding revealed that body composition (51.1%) as highest risk followed by body status to play (41.7%), self-attitude (5.8%) and age difference (1.4%). Whereby, for factor of attire, more injuries occurred due to not wearing appropriate protective gear (47.5%) compared to inappropriate footwear (34.5%) and inappropriate clothing (18.0%). The extrinsic factors of third party that lead to injuries were mostly due to opponent (89.2%), contrary to referee (10.8%) and none from audiences. There was no injury reported due to playing equipment. This study finding revealed that playing surface was reported highest (75.5%) in environment factors followed by weather (24.5%). In the nutshell, injury rates can be reduced by identifying the injury risk factors and thus the life span of high performance athletes will be prolonged.

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“You come up with different theories every year”: Practitioner perceptions of injury risk factors and player monitoring practices in elite men’s domestic cricket

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/1747954121990354 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 174795412199035

Author(s):

Luke Goggins ◽

Carly McKay ◽

Nicholas Peirce ◽

Keith Stokes ◽

Sean Williams

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Working Relationships ◽

Monitoring Methods ◽

Mixed Methods Design ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Practitioner Perceptions ◽

Injury Risk Factors ◽

Extrinsic Risk

The aim of the current study was to capture and better understand the current perceptions of injury risk factors and player monitoring practices in elite men’s domestic senior cricket, to help guide practice in this setting. A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used, consisting of a quantitative survey sent to science and medicine practitioners at all English County clubs ( n = 23, with representation from each club) and a set of qualitative interviews ( n = 10 from six County clubs). Previous injury and physical fitness were the intrinsic injury risk factors most frequently endorsed as being important, with reduced recovery time and congested match schedules the most frequently endorsed extrinsic risk factors. Monitoring bowling overs was the most common tool for continually assessing injury risk. Player adherence was perceived to be the main factor impacting effective monitoring, along with human resource and practical application of monitoring knowledge. The interviews revealed that communicating value, fostering effective working relationships, and a strong club culture were important for successfully implementing monitoring and prevention initiatives. Cricket presents distinct challenges for its practitioners, and more education and guidance on appropriate monitoring methods and analysis is needed.

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Anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors in football

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness ◽

10.23736/s0022-4707.19.09563-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 59 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Gian Nicola Bisciotti ◽

Karim Chamari ◽

Emanuele Cena ◽

Andrea Bisciotti ◽

Alessandro Bisciotti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Ligament Injury ◽

Injury Risk Factors ◽

Anterior Cruciate

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Progressive Workload Periodization Maximizes Effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Muscle Injury Risk Factors

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ◽

10.1519/jsc.0000000000002849 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lucas Severo-Silveira ◽

Maurício P. Dornelles ◽

Felipe X. Lima-e-Silva ◽

César L. Marchiori ◽

Thales M. Medeiros ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Muscle Injury ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Injury Risk Factors

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Effectiveness of a Preseason Prevention Program on Arm Injury Risk Factors: An Randomized Control Trial in Adolescent Pitchers

Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.arthro.2016.03.059 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

pp. e12

Author(s):

Michael Kissenberth ◽

Charles Thigpen ◽

Lane Bailey ◽

Thomas Noonan ◽

Richard Hawkins ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Randomized Control Trial ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Randomized Control ◽

Injury Risk Factors

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Trail running injury risk factors: a living systematic review

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsports-2021-104858 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. bjsports-2021-104858

Author(s):

Carel Viljoen ◽

Dina C (Christa) Janse van Rensburg ◽

Willem van Mechelen ◽

Evert Verhagen ◽

Bruno Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Previous History ◽

Future Research ◽

Injury Incidence ◽

Extrinsic Factors ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Injury Risk Factors ◽

Trail Running

ObjectiveTo review and frequently update the available evidence on injury risk factors and epidemiology of injury in trail running.DesignLiving systematic review. Updated searches will be done every 6 months for a minimum period of 5 years.Data sourcesEight electronic databases were searched from inception to 18 March 2021.Eligibility criteriaStudies that investigated injury risk factors and/or reported the epidemiology of injury in trail running.ResultsNineteen eligible studies were included, of which 10 studies investigated injury risk factors among 2 785 participants. Significant intrinsic factors associated with injury are: more running experience, level A runner and higher total propensity to sports accident questionnaire (PAD-22) score. Previous history of cramping and postrace biomarkers of muscle damage is associated with cramping. Younger age and low skin phototypes are associated with sunburn. Significant extrinsic factors associated with injury are neglecting warm-up, no specialised running plan, training on asphalt, double training sessions per day and physical labour occupations. A slower race finishing time is associated with cramping, while more than 3 hours of training per day, shade as the primary mode of sun protection and being single are associated with sunburn. An injury incidence range 0.7–61.2 injuries/1000 hours of running and prevalence range 1.3% to 90% were reported. The lower limb was the most reported region of injury, specifically involving blisters of the foot/toe.ConclusionLimited studies investigated injury risk factors in trail running. Our review found eight intrinsic and nine extrinsic injury risk factors. This review highlighted areas for future research that may aid in designing injury risk management strategies for safer trail running participation.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021240832.

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Longitudinal Assessment of Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors During Maturation in a Female Athlete: A Case Report

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-44.1.101 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 101-109 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Gregory D. Myer ◽

Kevin R. Ford ◽

Jon G. Divine ◽

Eric J. Wall ◽

Leamor Kahanov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽

Body Mass ◽

Female Athlete ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Cruciate Ligament ◽

Acl Injury ◽

Knee Abduction ◽

Injury Risk Factors ◽

Anterior Cruciate

Abstract Objective: To present a unique case of a young pubertal female athlete who was prospectively monitored for previously identified anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk factors for 3 years before sustaining an ACL injury. Background: In prospective studies, previous investigators have examined cross-sectional measures of anatomic, hormonal, and biomechanical risk factors for ACL injury in young female athletes. In this report, we offer a longitudinal example of measured risk factors as the participant matured. Differential Diagnosis: Partial or complete tear of the ACL. Measurements: The participant was identified from a cohort monitored from 2002 until 2007. No injury prevention training or intervention was included during this time in the study cohort. Findings: The injury occurred in the year after the third assessment during the athlete's club basketball season. Knee examination, magnetic resonance imaging findings, and arthroscopic evaluation confirmed a complete ACL rupture. The athlete was early pubertal in year 1 of the study and pubertal during the next 2 years; menarche occurred at age 12 years. At the time of injury, she was 14.25 years old and postpubertal, with closing femoral and tibial physes. For each of the 3 years before injury, she demonstrated incremental increases in height, body mass index, and anterior knee laxity. She also displayed decreased hip abduction and knee flexor strength, concomitant with increased knee abduction loads, after each year of growth. Conclusions: During puberty, the participant increased body mass and height of the center of mass without matching increases in hip and knee strength. The lack of strength and neuromuscular adaptation to match the increased demands of her pubertal stature may underlie the increased knee abduction loads measured at each annual visit and may have predisposed her to increased risk of ACL injury.

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