Prevalence and Burden of Self-Reported Health Problems in Junior Male Elite Ice Hockey Players: A 44-Week Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the burden of overuse injuries and illnesses in junior elite ice hockey.

Purpose

To describe the prevalence and burden of all health problems in junior male elite ice hockey players in Norway during 1 school year.

Study design

Descriptive epidemiological study.

Methods

A total of 206 junior male ice hockey players (mean age, 17 years; range, 15-20 years) attending specialized sports academy high schools in Norway reported all health problems, acute injuries, overuse injuries, and illnesses, weekly during the 2018-2019 school year (44 weeks). The players self-reported injuries and illnesses using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Questionnaire on Health Problems.

Results

Of the players included, 25% (95% CI, 23%-27%)

SUBMITTER: Nordstrom A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8485253 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature