Table 3

Average weekly prevalence of all overuse problems and of substantial problems, average weekly severity score and average duration of cases

Knee (161 cases)Lower back (135 cases)Shoulder (123 cases)
Average weekly prevalence (all problems)*24 (21–27)16 (13–19)12 (10–15)
Average weekly prevalence (substantial problems)*8 (7–8)3 (2–4)2 (2–3)
Average weekly severity score31 (30–32)24 (22–25)24 (22–25)
Average duration of cases (weeks)†6 (5–6)4 (4–5)4 (3–5)
  • *Values are shown as percentages with the 95% CI in parentheses.

  • †95% CI in parentheses.

  • Substantial problem: overuse problem causing moderate/severe reductions in training volume or sports performance or complete inability to participate in training or competition.