Japanese translation and validation of web-based questionnaires on overuse injuries and health problems.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse Injury Questionnaire (OSTRC-O) and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Questionnaire on Health Problems (OSTRC-H) into the Japanese context. The validity and reliability of these translated questionnaires examining overuse injuries and health problems among Japanese university athletes were also examined. The translation was performed following an internationally recognized methodology. A total of 145 athletes were tracked over 10 consecutive weeks and four questions were added in the 10th week to examine the questionnaires' content validity. Test-retest analysis for reliability was performed 24-72 hours after the 10th week of registration. Internal consistency was determined by calculating

SUBMITTER: Mashimo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7714361 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature