This consensus statement establishes standardized definitions and methodological guidance to ensure reliable and comparable epidemiological data collection for injuries and illnesses in track and field athletics.
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Enhances consistent injury surveillance in athletics; extends cross-study comparability of epidemiological data.
Timpka et al. (2014) studied Injury and illness in Athletics (n=14). Consensus statement on definitions and methods was evaluated on Definitions of injuries and illnesses and categories for recording of their nature, cause and severity. A consensus statement was developed to provide standardized definitions and methodological guidance for recording and reporting injuries and illnesses in epidemiological studies in Athletics.