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Back injuries in college athletes.

J S Keene1, M J Albert, S L Springer

  • 1Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Clinical Science Center, Madison.

Journal of Spinal Disorders
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Intercollegiate athletes experience frequent back injuries, particularly muscle strains, with football and gymnastics showing higher rates. Most injuries occur during practice sessions rather than competition.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Back injuries are a significant concern for intercollegiate athletes.
  • Understanding the frequency and types of these injuries is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and types of back injuries in intercollegiate athletes.
  • To identify sports with higher injury rates and circumstances of injury occurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical records from 4,790 intercollegiate athletes.
  • Data collected over a 10-year period across 17 varsity sports.

Main Results:

  • A total of 333 back injuries were recorded, with an overall injury rate of 7 per 100 participants.

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  • Football and gymnastics exhibited significantly higher injury rates.
  • Muscle strains were the most frequent injury type, and acute injuries were more common than overuse or pre-existing condition-related injuries.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intercollegiate athletes sustain a notable number of back injuries, predominantly acute muscle strains.
    • Practice sessions represent the highest risk environment for these injuries.
    • Targeted prevention efforts in high-risk sports like football and gymnastics are warranted.