Primary findings indicate that there is ( a ) strong evidence that poor performance on a set distance run for time is a predictor for MSK-I risk in both genders ; ( b ) strong evidence that poor performance on timed shuttle runs is a predictor for MSK-I risk in males ; ( c ) moderate evidence in males and limited evidence in females that poor performance on a timed step test is a predictor of MSK-I risk ; and ( d ) limited or insufficient evidence that poor performance on the Cooper run test , maximal and submaximal aerobic grade d exercise tests , and the Conconi test are predictors of MSK-I risk in males or females or both .
Several measures of CRE are risk factors for training-related MSK-I in military and civilian athletic population s , indicating that CRE may be an important measure for MSK-I risk stratification
A systematic review of the association between physical fitness and musculoskeletal injury risk : part 1—cardiorespiratory endurance .
J Strength Cond Res 31(6 ) : 1744–1757 , 2017—Musculoskeletal injuries ( MSK-Is ) are a significant health problem for both military and athletic population s. Research indicates that MSK-I is associated with physical fitness ; however , the association between specific components of physical fitness and MSK-I in military and athletic population s has not been systematic ally examined .
Increase in injury risk with low body mass and aerobic-running fitness in elite Australian football.
PURPOSE To assess the relationships between player characteristics ( including age , playing experience , ethnicity , and physical fitness ) and in-season injury in elite Australian football . DESIGN Single-cohort , prospect i ve , longitudinal study . METHODS Player characteristics ( height , body mass , age , experience , ethnicity , playing position ) , preseason fitness ( 6-min run , 40-m sprint , 6 × 40-m sprint , vertical jump ) , and in-season injury data were collected over 4 seasons from 1 professional Australian football club . Data were analyzed for 69 players , for a total of 3879 player rounds and 174 seasons . Injury risk ( odds ratio [ OR ] ) and injury severity ( matches missed ; rate ratio [ RR ] ) were assessed using a series of multilevel univariate and multivariate hierarchical linear models . RESULTS A total of 177 injuries were recorded with 494 matches missed ( 2.8±3.3 matches/injury ) . The majority ( 87 % ) of injuries affected the lower body , with hamstring ( 20 % ) and groin/hip ( 14 % ) most prevalent . Nineteen players ( 28 % ) suffered recurrent injuries . Injury incidence was increased in players with low body mass ( OR=0.887 , P=.005 ) , with poor 6-min-run performance ( OR=0.994 , P=.051 ) , and playing as forwards ( OR=2.216 , P=.036 ) . Injury severity was increased in players with low body mass ( RR=0.892 , P=.008 ) , tall stature ( RR=1.131 , P=.002 ) , poor 6-min-run ( RR=0.990 , P=.006 ) , and slow 40-m-sprint ( RR=3.963 , P=.082 ) performance . CONCLUSIONS The potential to modify intrinsic risk factors is greatest in the preseason period , and improvements in aerobic-running fitness and increased body mass may protect against in-season injury in elite Australian football
Primary findings indicate that there is ( a ) strong evidence that poor performance on a set distance run for time is a predictor for MSK-I risk in both genders ; ( b ) strong evidence that poor performance on timed shuttle runs is a predictor for MSK-I risk in males ; ( c ) moderate evidence in males and limited evidence in females that poor performance on a timed step test is a predictor of MSK-I risk ; and ( d ) limited or insufficient evidence that poor performance on the Cooper run test , maximal and submaximal aerobic grade d exercise tests , and the Conconi test are predictors of MSK-I risk in males or females or both .
Several measures of CRE are risk factors for training-related MSK-I in military and civilian athletic population s , indicating that CRE may be an important measure for MSK-I risk stratification
A systematic review of the association between physical fitness and musculoskeletal injury risk : part 1—cardiorespiratory endurance .
J Strength Cond Res 31(6 ) : 1744–1757 , 2017—Musculoskeletal injuries ( MSK-Is ) are a significant health problem for both military and athletic population s. Research indicates that MSK-I is associated with physical fitness ; however , the association between specific components of physical fitness and MSK-I in military and athletic population s has not been systematic ally examined .