Key result
Elderly athletes over 60 years of age experienced a higher proportion of overuse injuries compared to young athletes aged 21-25 years (70% vs 41%).
Why the study?
What are the differences in the profile and specific features of sports injuries between elderly (>60 years) and young (21-25 years) athletes?
Cohort (n=514)
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What are the differences in the profile and specific features of sports injuries between elderly (>60 years) and young (21-25 years) athletes?
Absolute Event Rate: 70% vs 41%
Elderly athletes present with a different sports injury profile compared to young athletes, characterized by more overuse injuries and a higher proportion of shoulder and Achilles/calf complaints.
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May warrant age-specific overuse prevention counseling in masters athletes; leaves open intervention efficacy in prospective trials.
Kannus et al. (1989) conducted a cohort in Sports injuries (n=514). Elderly age (>60 years) vs. Young adult age (21-25 years) was evaluated on Overuse injuries. Elderly athletes over 60 years of age experienced a higher proportion of overuse injuries compared to young athletes aged 21-25 years (70% vs 41%).
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