Injury Prevention

Statistics on Injury During Exercise

  • The following information is from a study carried out by the National Institute of Health regarding injuries sustained by non-elite athletes during exercise:

  • Injuries were sustained by 46% of females who exercised or played sports an average of 3 times per week.

  • Injuries were sustained by 69% of males who exercises or played sports an average of 3 times per week.

  • In terms of breakdown by age group:

    • 18 – 24 years: 54% reported injury
    • 25 – 35 years: 56% reported injury
    • 35 – 44 years: 64% reported injury
    • 45 – 54 years: 57% reported injury
    • 55 – 64 years: 57% reported injury
    • 65 and above: 44% reported injury

  • This information shows that the risk of injury with exercise is very significant, no matter what age you are.

  • When asked about their concerns regarding the long-term impact of their injuries, 78% of the participants expressed concern. The top 3 reasons for concern were:

    1. The issue or injury would worsen.
    2. The issue would limit their fitness activity and the ability to exercise.
    3. The issue would lead to long-term joint problems like osteoarthritis and decreased mobility.

  • Lastly, the study also inquired about whether or not the participants would have sought advice directed towards preventing their respective injuries if they knew it was available and a staggering 80% agreed that they would have.

Why Preventing Injury Is Worth The Effort

  • The sooner one receives treatment for pain the sooner it is resolved and the less it costs.
  • Prevention of injury through appropriate measures is COMPLETELY FREE.
  • Commonly suffered injuries associated with activities of daily living (sleeping, driving, cleaning, gardening, walking) and exercise (running, resistance training, athletic competition) include:
    • tendinitis
    • bursitis
    • ligament sprains or torn ligaments
    • muscle strains or torn muscles
    • fractures
    • dislocations
    • labrum tears (shoulder and hip)
    • plantar fasciitis
    • shin splints
    • sciatica
    • meniscus damage
  • These conditions typically require medical evaluation, a period of inactivity to allow the injured area to heal, physical therapy and sometimes even surgery.

 

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