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. 1983 Dec;17(4):137-42.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.17.4.137.

Athletes attending a sports injury clinic--a review

M D Devereaux, S M Lachmann

Athletes attending a sports injury clinic--a review

M D Devereaux et al. Br J Sports Med. 1983 Dec.

Abstract

In a prospective study over the two years 1981-1982, there were 1186 separate sporting injuries treated at a Sports Injury Clinic. Just over 75% of patients were aged between 16 and 25 years old, while 80% were male. Football, Rugby, Running, Squash and Rowing contributed over 70% of these injuries. The commonest injuries were to the lower limb and lumbar region. In 43% of knee injuries there was strain of the collateral ligaments, while another 26% had patello-femoral pain. Short distance running was associated with an increase in shin splints, tibial stress fractures and hamstring injuries. Long distance running was associated with an increase in ankle and foot injuries. Sports Injury Clinics can benefit the injured athlete and there appears to be a need for their development in major hospitals.

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