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Blisters and Calluses from Rowing: Prevalence, Perceptions and Pain Tolerance
Joseph N Grima1,2, Michelle Vella Wood1, Nadia Portelli3
1Metamaterials Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|January 21, 2022
Summary
Rowers commonly develop hand calluses and blisters from gripping and repetitive motions. While calluses are often painless, blisters are more painful and occur mainly on fingers and palms.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dermatology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Rowing involves repetitive hand gripping and motion, leading to common skin issues.
- Dermatological problems like blisters and calluses on rowers' hands are prevalent but understudied.
- Systematic evaluation of these issues, rower perceptions, and pain tolerance is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the prevalence of hand dermatological issues in rowers.
- To understand rowers' perceptions and pain tolerance regarding blisters and calluses.
- To identify the common locations and contributing factors for these skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted on 145 on-water rowers (117 competitive, 28 noncompetitive).
- Data collected included the incidence, location, and perceived pain of blisters and calluses.
- Analysis correlated findings with training frequency, intensity, and rower experience.
Main Results:
- Approximately 69% of rowers reported having persistent, non-painful calluses.
- Blisters were less common but perceived as more painful.
- Both blisters and calluses predominantly affected the proximal phalanges and metacarpophalangeal joints, independent of training load.
Conclusions:
- Rowers exhibit acceptance and even pride in their hand calluses and blisters.
- The risk of infected blisters is low, with most rowers not experiencing severe complications.
- These findings highlight the need for awareness and potential preventative strategies for rowers' hand health.
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