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[Overuse damage in modern cross-country skiing]
Zeitschrift Fur Unfallchirurgie Und Versicherungsmedizin : Offizielles Organ Der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft Fur Unfallmedizin Und Berufskrankheiten = Revue De Traumatologie Et D'Assicurologie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Suisse De
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Overuse injuries in young cross-country skiers, particularly in the knee and Achilles tendon, were reduced through targeted interventions. These findings suggest overuse injuries are reversible with proper management, even with continued athletic activity.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
Context:
- Cross-country skiing's skating technique alters biomechanical demands on young athletes.
- Overuse injuries are a significant concern in competitive junior athletes.
- Understanding the specific skeletal stresses is crucial for injury prevention.
Purpose:
- To investigate the stress on the locomotor system in young cross-country skiers.
- To determine the incidence and causes of overuse injuries in this population.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in reducing pain and injuries.
Summary:
- 51 young cross-country skiers were monitored for 3 years, with data collected via interviews and examinations.
- The femoropatellar joint and distal Achilles tendon were identified as common sites for pain and overuse injuries.
- Interventions including orthotics, training modifications, and specific exercises reduced pain-limiting activity from 62.7% to 21.9% and overuse injuries from 66.7% to 32.0%.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the reversibility of overuse injuries in young athletes through load management.
- Highlights the importance of addressing biomechanical factors, such as excessive pronation, in both skating and jogging.
- Suggests that while the skating technique itself wasn't directly linked to increased injuries, combined activities can overload specific structures.