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Rowing injuries.

Timothy M Hosea¹, Jo A Hannafin

¹University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

|September 28, 2012

Summary

Rowing injuries commonly affect the knee, lumbar spine, and ribs due to overuse. Training volume and technique significantly influence injury incidence in rowers.

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology

Background:

Rowing is a historic Olympic sport with growing popularity.
The unique stresses of the rowing stroke contribute to distinct injury patterns.
Title IX has influenced the sport's increasing participation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the biomechanics of the rowing stroke.
To identify common rowing-related injury patterns.
To correlate injury patterns with training and technique.

Main Methods:

Literature review of peer-reviewed articles.
Searched PubMed database up to December 2011.
Included textbook chapters and coaching manuals.

Keywords:

lumbar degenerative disc disease overuse injuries rib stress fractures rowing rowing injuries

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Rowing injuries are predominantly overuse injuries.
The knee, lumbar spine, and ribs are the most frequently injured areas.
Higher training volume and suboptimal technique correlate with increased injury incidence.

Conclusions:

Understanding rowing-specific injuries is crucial for diagnosis.
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Prompt diagnosis and management improve outcomes for rowing athletes.