Sport Injury Epidemiology
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Injury and illness epidemiology research in sport has grown over the last couple of years. Many international governing bodies of sport and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have systems in place to conduct surveillance studies at various sporting events. (ref) Factors that influence this growing interest include injury and illness prevention and the long-term protection of athletes' health. (ref)Not only does an injury impact the health of an athlete, it also influences their ability to train as well as their performance. Furthermore, it influences their preparation for competition and their ability to take part in competitions. This in turn may have a significant effect on their lifetime dreams and goals of success as an athlete.
The overall risk of injury can be quantified through information about the incidence, severity and nature (location and type) of sports injuries. This in turn may provide information that can aid proper injury prevention initiatives. (ref) The goal of sport injury epidemiology is thus to provide information on various determinants of sport injury incidence (ref).
Determinants of Sport Injury Incidence[edit | edit source]
- Is there a greater risk of injury in certain sports?
- What parts of the body are more likely to be injured?
- What type of injuries are most likely to occur?
- What sports are more dangerous?
- What sports often have more severe injuries?
- What factors influence the likelihood of an injury?
- Can injuries be prevented?
- Are injury prevention strategies effective?
When considering these determinants, sport injury epidemiology can be defined as: "The study of the distibrution and determinatns of sports injuries for the purpose of identifying and implementing measures to prevent their development." (ref)
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