Is There an Association Between Injury History and Lower Extremity Joint Injury During Canada Games Competition?
Umar Yousufy, Nicole J Chimera
PMID 38050547WHAT IT FOUND
Athletes with a history of neck or back injuries were six times more likely to sustain ankle or knee injuries during competition.
A history of joint or bone trauma was associated with patellofemoral injuries, and ligament or tendon issues linked to hip injuries.
Key findings
01Ankle and knee injuries were six times more likely in athletes with prior neck and back injuries.
02Patellofemoral joint injuries were seven times more likely in athletes with previous trauma or overuse of joint or bone injuries.
03Hip injuries were four times more likely in athletes with previous trauma or overuse of any ligament or tendon injuries.
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What it does not show
Injury history was self-reported, which introduces recall bias and potential underreporting, particularly for concussions. The study grouped neck and back injuries together, so it is unclear if the risk is driven by neck issues, back issues, or both. The data did not account for biological sex differences in injury risk. The findings apply to amateur athletes at the Canada Games level and may not generalize to other populations or professional athletes.
Declared interests
The authors declared no additional conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume that neck injuries specifically cause ankle or knee injuries. The study grouped neck and back injuries together, so the increased risk may be driven entirely by back issues rather than neck issues.