Epidemiology, clinical characteristics and severity of gradual onset injuries in recreational road cyclists: A cross-sectional study in 21,824 cyclists - SAFER XIII

dc.contributor.authorSwanevelder, Sonja
dc.contributor.authorDu Toit, François
dc.contributor.authorSchwellnus, MP
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-05T08:34:35Z
dc.date.available2021-01-05T08:34:35Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Prevalence, clinical characteristics and severity of gradual onset injuries (GOIs) in cyclists are poorly documented. We determine the prevalence, anatomical regions/sites affected and severity of GOIs among entrants in a community-based mass participation event. Design: Cross-sectional study; Setting: Cape Town Cycle Tour; Participants: Race entrants. Main outcome measures: Of 35,914 entrants, 27,349 completed pre-race medical questionnaires. We studied 21,824 consenting cyclists (60.8% of entrants). Crude lifetime prevalence, retrospective annual incidence, anatomical region/sites, specific GOI, tissue type and GOI severity is reported. Results: The lifetime prevalence of GOIs was 2.8%, with an annual incidence of 2.5%. More common anatomical regions affected by GOIs were lower limb (43.4%), upper limb (19.8%), and lower back (11.5%). The knee (26.3%), shoulder (13%), and lower back (11.5%) regions were mostly affected. The most common GOI was anterior knee pain (14.2%). Of the GOIs, 55% were in soft tissue. 50% of cyclists reported symptom duration >12 months, and 37.3% of GOIs were severe enough to reduce/prevent cycling. Conclusion: 2.5% recreational cyclists report a GOI annually. >50% of GOIs affect the knee, lower back and shoulder. GOIs negatively affect cycling. Risk factors related to GOIs in cyclists need to be determined to develop and implement prevention programs.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSwanevelder, S. et a.l (2020). Epidemiology, clinical characteristics and severity of gradual onset injuries in recreational road cyclists: A cross-sectional study in 21,824 cyclists - SAFER XIII. Physical Therapy in Sport, 46, 113-119en_US
dc.identifier.issn1466-853X
dc.identifier.uri10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.006
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/5547
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.subjectEpidemiologyen_US
dc.subjectGradual onset injuriesen_US
dc.subjectOveruse injuriesen_US
dc.subjectSeverity of injuriesen_US
dc.subjectClinical characteristicsen_US
dc.titleEpidemiology, clinical characteristics and severity of gradual onset injuries in recreational road cyclists: A cross-sectional study in 21,824 cyclists - SAFER XIIIen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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