Table 1

 Results of PubMed searches performed in May 2000 and February 2005 on sports injury research related to prevention and treatment

Search termsMay 2000February 2005Increase (%)
The results are shown as the number of items resulting from the search terms shown.
RCT, Randomised controlled trial.
Athletic injury106911335825
    & Treatment6606852529
        & Limit: clinical trials18225841
        & Limit: RCTs8713050
    & Prevention2064274533
        & Limit: clinical trials2968135
        & Limit: RCTs214195