Epidemiology of injuries in Spanish elite throwers

[EN] Determining the most relevant injuries in each sport, in terms of frequency and severity, is essential and the initial step in their prevention. The aim of research was to perform an epidemiological study in throwing, involving 66 Spanish elite throwers. We the injury rate, the most affected body region, most frequent injuries, and their relationship with such as gender, throwing modality, category, and level. A questionnaire, developed ad hoc from Injury Surveillance System questionnaire of the National Athletic Association (NCAA), was administered. results showed that, despite a higher number of hours at a higher competitive level, there was a injury rate. The lower limb was identified as the most body part, with overloads being the most common , particularly related to muscle problems.