Role of Cross-training in Orthopaedic Injuries and Healthcare Burden in Masters Swimmers

Abstract We determined whether the incidence of injuries would increase with advancing age and whether the participation in cross-training would be related to a decreased rate of injuries and healthcare costs in Masters swimmers. A total of 499 swimmers (55±14 years of age) belonging to US Masters S...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2019-01, Vol.40 (1), p.52-56
Main Authors: Baker, Brett D., Lapierre, Stephanie S., Tanaka, Hirofumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Clinical Sciences
Cross-training
Injuries
Regression analysis
Swimming
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Summary:Abstract We determined whether the incidence of injuries would increase with advancing age and whether the participation in cross-training would be related to a decreased rate of injuries and healthcare costs in Masters swimmers. A total of 499 swimmers (55±14 years of age) belonging to US Masters Swimming completed a comprehensive questionnaire that included questions regarding their medical history as well as their training history. In average, swimmers had been training for 13±12 years, and 35, 40, and 47% participated in running, cycling, and dryland resistance training, respectively. According to the logistic regression, prevalence of injuries increased significantly but modestly with advancing age (p
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/a-0759-2063