Why the study?
Does the type of former elite athletic sport affect the lifetime occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in men?
Population
117 former elite male athletes, aged 45-68 years.
Comparison
Former elite participation in weight-lifting… vs Former elite participation in shooting
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant sport-specific musculoskeletal surveillance in retired athletes; leaves open causality and need for prospective confirmation.
Does the type of former elite athletic sport affect the lifetime occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in men?
Former elite soccer players and weight-lifters experience a higher prevalence and intensity of knee and back pain later in life compared to shooters and runners.
Räty et al. (1997) studied this question.