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Alan T Villavicencio1, Theresa D Hernández, Sigita Burneikiene
1Boulder Neurosurgical Associates, Boulder, Colorado 80304, USA. atv@bnasurg.com
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
|October 16, 2007
Summary
Neck pain affects nearly half of triathletes, with sports injuries and overuse being key risk factors for spinal issues. Understanding these risks is crucial for multisport athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Triathlon participation is rapidly increasing.
- Neurosurgery clinics see a rise in triathletes with spine disorders.
- Neck pain and overuse injuries in multisport athletes are understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the lifetime incidence of neck pain in triathletes.
- To assess the prevalence of possible discogenic pain.
- To identify risk factors for neck pain among triathletes.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was used to gather data.
- Information collected included physical characteristics, training, and injury history.
- Neck pain and possible cervical discogenic pain were assessed.
Main Results:
- 47.6% of triathletes reported lifetime neck pain.
- 15.4% of neck pain possibly stemmed from discogenic issues.
- Sports-related injuries and total years in the sport were significant risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Sports-related injuries and overuse are major risks for spinal problems in triathletes.
- This study provides comprehensive data on neck pain in multisport athletes.
- Findings highlight the need for injury prevention strategies in triathletes.
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