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Prevalent knee pain and sport
1Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.
Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine
|April 4, 1998
Summary
Knee pain is common in athletes, affecting 54% in the past year. Specific sports like jogging, gymnastics, and soccer increase risk, while tennis may decrease it, highlighting the link between sport type and knee pain.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Knee pain is a frequent complaint among athletes.
- Understanding the prevalence and risk factors is crucial for injury prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of knee pain in active athletes.
- To explore associations between knee pain and sports participation (type, amount, duration).
Main Methods:
- A self-filled questionnaire was administered to 339 athletes.
- Data collected included occupation, sports activity, and knee pain characteristics.
Main Results:
- 54% of athletes reported knee pain in the preceding 12 months.
- Knee pain showed positive associations with years of jogging, hours of gymnastics, and swimming.
- Absence from sport due to knee pain was linked to soccer participation.
Conclusions:
- Knee pain is a prevalent issue in athletic populations.
- The type, amount, and duration of sports participation are significantly associated with knee pain prevalence and characteristics.