scholarly journals Prevalence of Injury in Ultra Trail Running

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Malliaropoulos ◽  
Dimitra Mertyri ◽  
Panagiotis Tsaklis
Keyword(s):  
Hip Joint ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Joint Injury ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Plantar Surface ◽  
Predicting Factors ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Running Injuries ◽  
Trail Running

AbstractPurpose. The purpose of the study was to find the rate of musculoskeletal injuries in ultra-trail runners, investigate the most sensitive anatomical areas, and discover associated predicting factors to aid in the effective prevention and rapid rehabilitation of trail running injuries. Methods. Forty ultra trail runners responded to an epidemiological questionnaire. Results. At least one running injury was reported by 90% of the sample, with a total of 135 injuries were reported (111 overuse injuries, 24 appeared during competing). Lower back pain was the most common source of injury (42.5%). Running in the mountains (p = 0.0004) and following a personalized training schedule (p = 0.0995) were found to be protective factors. Runners involved in physical labor are associated with more injuries (p = 0.058). Higher-level runners are associated with more injuries than lower-level cohorts (p = 0.067), with symptoms most commonly arising in the lower back (p = 0.091), hip joint (p = 0.083), and the plantar surface of the foot (p = 0.054). Experienced runners (> 6 years) are at greater risk of developing injuries (p = 0.001), especially in the lower back (p = 0.012), tibia (p = 0.049), and the plantar surface of the foot (p = 0 .028). Double training sessions could cause hip joint injury (p = 0.060). Conclusions. In order to avoid injury, it is recommended to train mostly on mountain trails and have a training program designed by professionals.

Epidemiology of Overuse Injuries in Youth Team Sports: A 3-year Prospective Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 847-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Leppänen ◽  
Kati Pasanen ◽  
Pekka Kannus ◽  
Tommi Vasankari ◽  
Urho Kujala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Load Monitoring

AbstractProspective studies on overuse injuries and their impact on athletic training among youth team sports are scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence, severity and player related risk factors of overuse injuries among young (12–20 years) basketball and floorball players. A total of 387 players participated in a 3-year prospective study. Each player completed a baseline questionnaire regarding their background information. Overuse injuries that prevented players to fully or partly participate in their regular training were collected. In all, 204 overuse injuries were registered (injury incidence 1.51 injuries/1 000 h of exposure; 95% CI 1.35–1.78). Most of the injuries involved the knee (35%) and lower back (21%), and were classified as severe (44%). Injury incidence was 1.51 (95% CI 1.2–1.82) and 1.61 (95% CI 1.32–1.91) in basketball and floorball, respectively. Incidence was significantly higher among female compared with male players (incidence rate ratio 1.58; 95% CI 1.20–2.09). Previous injury and playing at adult level were the strongest factors associated with occurrence of an overuse injury. In conclusion, overuse injuries of the knee and low back are relatively common in youth basketball and floorball. Effective prevention strategies as well as training load monitoring is needed in youth team sports.

scholarly journals Coxitis in early axial spondyloarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. Agafonova ◽  
T. V. Dubinina ◽  
D. G. Rumyantseva ◽  
A. B. Demina ◽  
A. V. Smirnov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Hip Joint ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Axial Spondyloarthritis ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Joint Movement ◽  
Joint Injury

In Russia, coxitis is one of the most common extra-axial manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). However, many issues regarding its early diagnosis remain unresolved.Objective: to compare the clinical manifestations of coxitis with the data from an instrumental examination of CoRSAR cohort (Cohort of Early Axial Spondyloarthritis) patients.Patients and methods. Examinations were made in 175 patients (mean age, 28.2±5.7 years) diagnosed as having axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) with inflammatory back pain lasting up to 5 years, which occurred at the age of ≤45 years. There was non-radiographic axSpA (nraxSpA) in 69 patients and AS in 106 patients. 87% of patients were HLA-B27-positive. The median disease duration was 23.8 [1–60] months; BASDAI was 3.3±1.94. Regardless of complaints, all the patients underwent hip X-ray and ultrasound studies and 54 more patients had magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Results and discussion. The clinical signs of coxitis were present in 95 (54%) patients, of them 60% were diagnosed with AS and 40% had nraxSpA. According to the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), the median hip joint pain was 4 [3; 7]. Limited joint movement was observed in 6 (3.4%) patients. The level of hip joint pain correlated with BASDAI (r=0.53) and ASDAS (r=0.30). The ultrasound signs of coxitis were detected in 42 (24%) patients; of them 26 (62%) had the clinical manifestations of hip joint injury, and such changes were absent in 16 patients. The patients with ultrasound signs of coxitis were noted to have a higher disease activity; peripheral arthritis and enthesitis were more common. According to MRI, coxitis was diagnosed in 39 (72%) of the 54 examinees, while the disease was asymptomatic in 10%.Conclusion. Different diagnostic methods used in patients with early axSpA could reveal coxitis in 33% of cases. The patients with coxitis show higher laboratory disease activity than those without hip joint injury. It is necessary to include MRI and ultrasound in the mandatory examination of patients with axSpA.

scholarly journals Common ultramarathon trail running injuries and illnesses: A review (2007-2016)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albertus Oosthuizen Istvan ◽  
Paul Yvonne ◽  
Jeremy Ellapen Terry ◽  
Barnard Marco ◽  
Bongani Qumbu Timothy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Running Injuries ◽  
Trail Running

scholarly journals Remarkably high prevalence of overuse-related knee complaints and MRI abnormalities in youth competitive alpine skiers: a descriptive investigation in 108 athletes aged 13–15 years

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000738
Author(s):  
Stefan Fröhlich ◽  
Loris Peterhans ◽  
Christoph Stern ◽  
Walter O Frey ◽  
Reto Sutter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Changes ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Systematic Screening ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Trauma Research ◽  
Knee Complaint ◽  
Alpine Skiers

Background/aimCompetitive alpine skiing is known to be associated with a high risk of traumatic knee injuries. However, little is known about the exact prevalence of knee overuse injuries and their associations with structural changes, particularly in youth skiers. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to describe the overuse-related knee complaints and MRI abnormalities in a cohort of youth skiers around the growth spurt.Methods108 youth competitive alpine skiers aged 13–15 years were examined using an MRI of both knees, an interview on existing knee complaints and a physical examination. As a common baseline for these assessments, skiers were prospectively monitored by the use of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire on health problems over a period of 12 months preceding the major investigations.Results88.0% of the youth skiers showed at least one MRI abnormality in the knees. The most frequent findings were distal femoral cortical irregularities (63%), focal periphyseal oedema (FOPE) zones (25.0%) and cartilage lesions (18.5%). 47.2% of all skiers suffered from at least one overuse-related knee complaint during the 12 months preceding the MRI examination, mostly at the distal and proximal patellar tendon. However, despite a certain association with corresponding MRI abnormalities, the sensitivity of an MRI-based detection of such complaints was strongly limited.ConclusionYouth competitive alpine skiers suffer from a remarkably large number of knee overuse injuries. Accordingly, an effective prevention strategy should include a systematic screening of clinical complaints, ideally already starting around the growth spurt.

scholarly journals Injuries and illnesses among competitive Norwegian rhythmic gymnasts during preseason: a prospective cohort study of prevalence, incidence and risk factors

2020 ◽  
pp. bjsports-2020-102315
Author(s):  
Marte Charlotte Dobbertin Gram ◽  
Benjamin Clarsen ◽  
Kari Bø
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Acute Injury ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Trauma Research ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Acute Injuries ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnasts

ObjectivesRhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport that demands high training volume from early age. We investigated the extent of, and risk factors for, injuries among competitive Norwegian rhythmic gymnasts.MethodsOne hundred and seven of 133 (80.5%) female rhythmic gymnasts (mean age: 14.5 years (SD 1.6), mean body mass index: 18.9 (SD 2.2)) participated. All gymnasts completed a baseline questionnaire and the ‘Triad-Specific Self-Report Questionnaire’. Injuries, illnesses and training hours were recorded prospectively for 15 weeks during preseason using the ‘Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Questionnaire on Health Problems’ (OSTRC-H2).ResultsResponse rate to OSTRC-H2 was 97%. Mean overuse and acute injury prevalence were 37% (95% CI: 36% to 39%) and 5% (95% CI: 4% to 6%), respectively. Incidence was 4.2 overuse injuries (95% CI: 3.6 to 4.9) and 1.0 acute injuries (95% CI: 0.5 to 1.6) per gymnast per year. Overuse injuries in knees, lower back and hip/groin represented the greatest burdens. Previous injury increased the odds of injury (OR 30.38, (95% CI: 5.04 to 183.25)), while increased age (OR 0.61 per year, (95% CI: 0.39 to 0.97)) and presence of menarche (OR: 0.20, (95% CI: 0.06 to 0.71)) reduced the odds of all injuries and substantial injuries, respectively.ConclusionsOveruse injuries were common among Norwegian rhythmic gymnasts. Younger gymnasts had higher all-injury risk. Gymnasts who were not menstruating had higher substantial injury risk. Injury prevention interventions should start at an early age and focus on preventing knee, lower back and hip/groin injuries.

scholarly journals ‘I JUST WANT TO RUN’: how recreational runners perceive and deal with injuries

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e001117
Author(s):  
Evert Verhagen ◽  
Marit Warsen ◽  
Caroline Silveira Bolling
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Health Gains ◽  
Injury Occurrence ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Running Injuries ◽  
Recreational Runners ◽  
Healthy Activity

Running injuries impact the health gains achieved through running and are linked to drop-out from this otherwise healthy activity. The need for effective prevention is apparent, however, implementation of preventive measures implies a change in runners’ behaviour. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to explore Dutch recreational runners’ perception on injuries, injury occurrence and prevention. An interpretative paradigm underpins this study. We conducted 12 individual semistructured interviews with male (n=6) and female runners (n=6). Through a constant comparative data analysis, we developed a conceptual model to illustrate the final product of the analysis and represent the main themes’ connection. We present a framework that describes the pathway from load to injury and the self-regulatory process controlling this pathway. Runners mentioned that pain is not necessarily an injury, and they usually continue running. Once complaints become unmanageable and limit the runner’s ability to participate, an injury was perceived. Based on our outcomes, we recommend that preventive strategies focus on the self-regulation by which runners manage their complaints and injuries—providing information, advice and programmes that support the runner to make well-informed, effective decisions.

scholarly journals Prevalence of adverse effects among students taking technique classes: A retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil ◽  
David Sikorski ◽  
Gene Tobias ◽  
Christos Korgan
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Joint Injury ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Injury Treatment ◽  
Physical Effects ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Physical Skills ◽  
The Relationship

Objective The main objective of this study was to determine characteristics of injuries experienced by students while learning chiropractic procedures in the classroom. Methods Injury was defined as any physical adverse effect such as pain, stiffness, headache, and muscle spasm. Survey questions included age, sex, role, anatomical areas of injury, adjustive technique utilized, types of injury, treatment (if any), and recovery time. The survey was administered among the students in the 5th, 6th, and 8th trimesters of our doctor of chiropractic program. Only students who had completed one or more chiropractic procedures courses at the institution were asked to participate in the study. Results Female recipients had a higher prevalence of adverse effects as the recipient of the adjustment than did male recipients. The most common site for injury overall was the lower back. The relationship between recipient role and sacroiliac joint injury and the relationship between adjustor role and wrist/hand injury were statistically significant. Students were more likely to be injured in the beginning of their technique education. Conclusion This study suggests that students in technique courses learning adjustive procedures experience minor adverse physical effects related to the physical skills being learned. Strategies for prevention need to be considered.

scholarly journals Does the use of Robotic Technology Improve Surgeon Ergonomic Safety during TKA?

10.29007/xjjm ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Scholl ◽  
Emily Hampp ◽  
Vincent Alipit ◽  
Antonia Chen ◽  
Michael Mont ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Robotic Technology ◽  
Robotic Assisted ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Total Knee

Surgeon physical stress in the operating room is a known potential cause of musculoskeletal overuse injuries, specifically in surgeons who perform total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Injuries have been attributed to ergonomically challenging postures. This study compared surgeon lower back and shoulder posture between manual TKA (MTKA) and robotic assisted TKA (RATKA).Two surgeons performed a total six MTKA and six RATKA on a set of cadaveric knees. Movement and EMG sensors were secured to each surgeon to monitor lower back and shoulder movements, as well as muscle activities. Data was analyzed and activities were assessed as low, medium, or high risk, providing a score between 0-lowest and 16-highest. Risk data was compared between MTKA and RATKA for three separate surgical tasks: 1-bone cut preparation & cutting (MTKA = placement of cutting jigs, bone cutting, RATKA = array placement, bone registration, bone cutting), 2-knee balancing and 3-trialing.Overall, there were more high-risk shoulder than lower back activities in MTKA and RATKA. More high-risk movement and EMG stimulation were measured in the dominant shoulder than the non-dominant. When lower back and shoulder data were combined, highest risk task was bone cut preparation & cutting (MTKA: 13 vs. 6 vs. 6 and RATKA: 11 vs. 8 vs. 6), with a higher risk for MTKA than RATKA.Poor posture can be a potential cause for surgeon work-related injuries. This study evaluated which tasks presented highest risk to surgeon ergonomic safety while performing TKA, and found lower overall ergonomics risk for performing RATKA vs. MTKA. Although this study provides data indicating reduced ergonomic risk with RATKA, additional studies in the operating room need to be performed.

Running injuries

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Social Benefits ◽  
Distance Runner ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Distance Running ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Major City ◽  
Running Injuries ◽  
Significant Health

Nothing in life was worth very much that did not entail some risk. So do not be afraid of strains and sprains, aches and pains.Percy Wells CeruttySchoolboy Athletics, p.115, c.1966Distance running is an extremely popular activity with many thousands of runners competing in major city marathons as well as weekly club running events. Most of these runners are not competitive in any given race, but will have their own goals and reasons for participating. As with other forms of exercise, running has significant health and social benefits, and the prevention of injury and thus maintenance of participation should be a key goal for any practitioner. While there has been some variance in the literature in defining what exactly a distance runner is, there is agreement that individuals who run on a regular basis are susceptible to overuse injuries. Up to 70% of competitive distance runners may be injured during any single year, although even this may be an underestimate because of the use of different injury definitions and study limitations (...

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