Types, frequencies and burden of health problems in elite luge athletes: a 46-week prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a research gap in the survey of injuries and illnesses in the sport of luge.

Objective

To analyse the type, frequency and burden of injuries and illnesses that occurred over a preparation period and a competition period in elite luge athletes.

Methods

In total 40 elite luge athletes, who were all part of a national team and competed internationally, self-reported acute injuries, overuse injuries and illnesses weekly using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre Questionnaire on Health Problems.

Results

The most frequently stated health problems were illnesses with 41.9% (n=75), followed by acute injuries at 31.9% (n=57). Overuse injuries accounted for 24.0% (n=43). Illnesses represented the greatest burden with a median severity score of 60.0

SUBMITTER: Tomaselli SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448180 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature