Jean Lemoyne1, Caroline Poulin2, Nadia Richer2, André Bussières2,3. 1. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Department of Human Kinetics. 2. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Department of Chiropractic. 3. McGill University, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Scientific evidence suggests many health benefits are associated with sport participation. However, high intensity participation may be related to an increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to: 1) describe the prevalence and patterns of sports injuries, and 2) identify its associated risk factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used. University level athletes, involved in 7 sport disciplines reported musculoskeletal injuries sustained in the past year, as well as potential risk factors: training volume and antecedent sport participation. Group comparisons were conducted. RESULTS: 82 athletes participated in the study. Respondents sustained over two injuries per year. Significant differences were found for sport category and type of injury. No differences were observed regarding antecedent sport participation. DISCUSSION: High prevalence and sport-specific injuries observed in university sport should be of concern to athletes, therapists, coaches and sport organizers. CONCLUSION: This study contributed to a better knowledge of injury patterns among university athletes, and suggests further practical and research implications.
BACKGROUND: Scientific evidence suggests many health benefits are associated with sport participation. However, high intensity participation may be related to an increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to: 1) describe the prevalence and patterns of sports injuries, and 2) identify its associated risk factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used. University level athletes, involved in 7 sport disciplines reported musculoskeletal injuries sustained in the past year, as well as potential risk factors: training volume and antecedent sport participation. Group comparisons were conducted. RESULTS: 82 athletes participated in the study. Respondents sustained over two injuries per year. Significant differences were found for sport category and type of injury. No differences were observed regarding antecedent sport participation. DISCUSSION: High prevalence and sport-specific injuries observed in university sport should be of concern to athletes, therapists, coaches and sport organizers. CONCLUSION: This study contributed to a better knowledge of injury patterns among university athletes, and suggests further practical and research implications.
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