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D J Cipriani1, J D Swartz, C M Hodgson
1Department of Physical Therapy, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699-0008, USA.
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|January 24, 1998
Summary
Triathlon training offers fitness variety but can cause cumulative cross-training injuries. This review examines triathlon injuries, presents survey data, and offers injury management strategies for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Triathlon, encompassing swimming, cycling, and running, is a growing sport with diverse participants.
- Multisport training offers fitness benefits and injury cross-training advantages.
- However, cumulative effects of cross-training can lead to unique injury patterns in triathletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on triathlon training and associated injuries.
- To present findings from a local triathlon club injury incidence survey.
- To compare these findings with previously published data.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on triathlon training and injuries.
- Survey of a local triathlon club to assess injury incidence.
- Comparative analysis of survey data with published studies.
Main Results:
- The study outlines common training conditions for triathletes.
- Injury incidence data from the local club is presented.
- Comparisons are drawn between the local survey and broader published findings.
Conclusions:
- Understanding training loads is crucial for triathlete injury prevention.
- The paper provides insights into injury management strategies.
- This research contributes to the knowledge base for managing triathlon-related injuries.
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