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Prevalence of Sports-Related Injuries and Illnesses in Paralympic Athletes
Lund Univ, Sweden.
Linköping University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Psychology. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1551-1722
Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Society and Health. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Region Östergötland, Regionledningskontoret, Enheten för folkhälsa.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6049-5402
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2020 (English)In: PM&R, ISSN 1934-1482, E-ISSN 1934-1563, Vol. 12, no 3, p. 271-280Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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BackgroundWith increased participation in Paralympic sports, the burden of sports-related injuries and illnesses may increase. However, there is limited knowledge about the epidemiology of sports-related injuries and illnesses in Paralympic sports (SRIIPS). ObjectiveTo describe among Swedish Paralympic athletes the 1-year retrospective period prevalence of severe SRIIPS and the point prevalence of all SRIIPS and to examine differences in prevalence proportions between athletes with different impairments, behaviors, and sport characteristics. DesignCross-sectional study. SettingSwedish Paralympic Programme. ParticipantsOne hundred and four Paralympic athletes with visual, physical, and intellectual impairment. MethodsAn eHealth application adapted to Paralympic athletes was used to collect self-report data on existing and previous SRIIPS, as well as impairment, behavior, and sport characteristics. Main Outcome MeasurementsOne-year retrospective period prevalence and point prevalence. ResultsThe period prevalence of severe injuries was 31% (95% CI 23-40) and the point prevalence 32% (95% CI 24-41). The period prevalence of severe illnesses was 14% (95% CI 9-23), and 13% of the athletes (95% CI 8-22) reported a current illness. More severe injuries (Pamp;lt;.05) were reported by athletes aged 18 to 25years, not using assistive device, having pain during sport, using analgesics, continuing training injured, and feeling guilt when missing exercise. Athletes who reported a previous severe injury, having pain in daily life and during sport, using analgesics, and being upset when unable to exercise had a higher prevalence of current injuries (Pamp;lt;.05). Being female, reporting previous severe illness, using prescribed medication, and feeling anxious/depressed were features associated with ongoing illnesses (Pamp;lt;.05). ConclusionParalympic athletes report a high prevalence of SRIIPS. Behavioral and psychological aspects as well as pain and use of medication appear to be associated with the occurrence of SRIIPS. The results imply that factors leading to SRIIPS are complex and call for a broad biopsychosocial approach when developing preventive measures. Level of EvidenceIII.

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WILEY , 2020. Vol. 12, no 3, p. 271-280
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-165007DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12211ISI: 000520029000007PubMedID: 31260605OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-165007DiVA, id: diva2:1422728
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Funding Agencies|Swedish National Centre for Research in Sports [P2016-0069, F2016-0024]

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