Shoulder (88 cases) | Lower back (84 cases) | Thigh (88 cases) | Knee (106 cases) | Lower leg (106 cases) | ||||||
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Average weekly prevalence (all problems)* | 20 | (16 to 23) | 23 | (21 to 25) | 12 | (10 to 14) | 25 | (21 to 29) | 23 | (20 to 26) |
Average weekly prevalence (substantial problems)* | 4 | (3 to 5) | 4 | (3 to 5) | 3 | (3 to 4) | 7 | (6 to 8) | 7 | (5 to 8) |
Average weekly severity score | 27 | (24 to 29) | 26 | (24 to 28) | 28 | (27 to 30) | 30 | (28 to 32) | 32 | (30 to 34) |
*Values are shown as percentages with the 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.