Journal article
Injuries impair the chance of successful performance by sportspeople: A systematic review
British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol.51(16), pp.1209-1214
2017
Abstract
Background Cost-benefit analyses have been proposed for determining acceptable risk of injury regarding training and competition participation. Currently, there is no best evidence synthesis of the literature evaluating the relationship between injury/illness and chance of success or failure. Objective To evaluate the relationship between injury and/or illness and success and/or failure in athletic populations (individual and team sports). Methods This review was prospectively registered (PROSPERO CRD42016036729) and a systematic electronic search was conducted in May 2016. Inclusion criterion was any study design describing the association between injury and/or illness and success or failure in athletic performance. Two independent authors screened search results, performed data extraction and assessed methodological quality and strength of evidence using a modified Downs and Black appraisal tool and a modified van Tulder method, respectively. Results Of 10 546 titles identified, 14 satisfied the inclusion criteria and 7 had low risk of bias. Outcome measures associated with success and/or failure included: (1) availability of team members, (2) injury incidence, (3) injury burden, (4) squad utilisation and (5, 6) precompetition and in-competition injury. There was strong evidence that (1) increased availability of team members/athletes decreased the risk of failure and (2) precompetition and in-competition injuries were associated with increased risk of failure. Conclusions Injuries have a detrimental impact on team and individual athletic success. Increased player availability improves chances of success. Conversely, injuries sustained both prior to and during competition may increase risk of failure. Injury prevention should therefore be a priority for maximising athletic performance. © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.
Details
- Title
- Injuries impair the chance of successful performance by sportspeople: A systematic review
- Authors
- M K Drew (Author) - Australian Institute of SportB P Raysmith (Author) - Australian Institute of SportPaula Charlton (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
- Publication details
- British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol.51(16), pp.1209-1214
- Publisher
- B M J Group
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096731
- ISSN
- 0306-3674; 0306-3674
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451461902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web Of Science research areas
- Sport Sciences