Athletic injury prevention: Epidemiology of injuries during the French Elite championships

Athletic Injury Prevention

Three types of dense fibrous connective tissue are described: articular cartilage; tendon; and ligament; and the characteristics of each are related to its function. Articular cartilage is the smooth covering over the surface of bone at joints, and is comprised of up to 80 percent water. This smooth covering serves to decrease the friction between the surfaces in synovial joints, and it serves ...

Basic areas of prevention of athletic injuries.

Epidemiology of injuries in elite football

Beach Soccer Injuries During the Japanese National Championships

BACKGROUND The frequency and severity of injury in beach soccer are unknown. PURPOSE To estimate the incidence rates, characteristics, and risk factors for injuries associated with beach soccer. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The same sports physician examined and recorded injuries incurred during the Japanese National Beach Soccer Championships in 2013 and 2014....

Determination of future prevention strategies in elite track and field: analysis of Daegu 2011 IAAF Championships injuries and illnesses surveillance

OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence and characteristics of newly incurred injuries and illnesses during international Athletics Championships, by improving the medical surveillance coverage, in order to determine future prevention strategies. DESIGN Prospective recording of newly occurred injuries and illnesses. SETTING 13th International Association of Athletics Federations World Champion...