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 .
Predictors of Lower Extremity Injury Among Recreationally Active Adults
Objective To identify gender-specific predictors of lower extremity injury among a sample of adults engaging in running , walking , or jogging ( RWJ ) for exercise .  Design Prospect i ve cohort study . Setting Cooper Clinic Preventive Medicine Center , Dallas , Texas . Participants Participants were 2,481 men and 609 women who underwent a physical examination between 1970 and 1981 and returned a follow-up survey in 1986 . Predictor variables measured at baseline included height , weight , and cardiorespiratory fitness . At follow-up , participants recalled information about musculoskeletal injuries , physical activity levels , and other predictors for lower extremity injury over two time periods , 5 years and 12 months . Main Outcome Measures An injury was defined as any self-reported lower extremity injury that required a consultation with a physician . Cox proportional hazards regression ( HR ) was used to predict the probability of lower extremity injury for the 5-year recall period , and unconditional logistic regression was used for the 12-month recall period . Results Among men , previous lower extremity injury was the strongest predictor of lower extremity injury ( HR = 1.93–2.09 ) , regardless of recall period . Among women , RWJ mileage > 20 miles/wk was the strongest predictor for the 5-year period ( HR = 2.08 ) , and previous lower extremity injury was the strongest predictor for the 12-month period ( HR = 2.81 ) . Conclusions For healthy adults , walking at a brisk pace for 10–20 miles per week accumulates adequate moderate-intensity physical activity to meet national recommendations while minimizing the risk for musculoskeletal lower extremity injury . Clinicians may use this information to provide appropriate injury prevention counseling to their active patients
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 .