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Injuries in elite orienteers.

C Johansson

    The American Journal of Sports Medicine
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elite orienteers experience frequent lower extremity injuries, primarily from overuse during training on roads and running on uneven terrain. Prevention strategies are crucial for this sport.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Injury Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Orienteering is a physically demanding sport requiring navigation through varied terrain.
    • Understanding injury patterns in elite athletes is vital for developing targeted prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prospectively investigate the incidence, characteristics, and causes of injuries in elite orienteers.
    • To identify specific injury mechanisms and discuss potential prevention methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study design.
    • Involved 89 elite orienteers.
    • Data collected on injury incidence, type, location, cause, and timing.

    Main Results:

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  • Total incidence of 3 injuries per 1,000 training hours.
  • Lower extremities were most affected (93.6% male, 100% female).
  • Overuse injuries (57%) predominated, particularly during preseason (running on tracks/roads).
  • Traumatic injuries (43%) often occurred on uneven ground (forests), with ankle sprains being common (57.1%).
  • Major injuries (19.7%) were predominantly overuse-related, often affecting the knee (61.5%) between December and May.

    • Conclusions:

    • Elite orienteers face a significant risk of lower extremity injuries, with overuse being the primary cause.
    • Injury patterns differ based on terrain and season, highlighting the need for sport-specific prevention.
    • Further research into injury mechanisms and targeted interventions is warranted.