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The prevalence of chronic knee injury in triathletes
K Clements1, B Yates, M Curran
1University College Northampton, Nene Centre for Healthcare Education, United Kingdom.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 23, 1999
Abstract
Objectives:
To add to the area of triathlon research by providing much needed prevalence data on knee injury in triathletes.
Method:
An incidental "in field" sampling technique was used to interview 58 triathletes aged between 15 and 55 years about knee injury during a triathlon event. The sample comprised 46 men and 12 women.
Results:
Most knee injuries occurred during the running event (72%) and affected the lateral side of the knee (38%). In all, 78% of the sample sought treatment from a healthcare professional.
Conclusion:
The study has provided much needed prevalence data on chronic knee injury in triathletes.