Table 8

 Lifestyle factors

DeterminantAuthorInjurySpecification of determinantOutcome (95% CI)
*Represents adjusted OR or RR.
CI, confidence interval; m, months; OR, odds ratio.
Drinking alcoholSatterthwaite et al, 199917BlistersDrinking alcohol ⩾1/mOR = 1.44 (1.01 to 2.05)*
Stiffness and/or pain in front thighDrinking alcohol ⩾1/mOR = 1.38 (1.01 to 1.88)*
SmokingSatterthwaite et al, 199917BlistersSmokingOR = 0.39 (0.17 to 0.88)*
Participation in other sportsSatterthwaite et al, 199917Stiffness and/or pain in front thighCyclingOR = 1.53 (1.13 to 2.06)*
Stiffness and/or pain in hamstringAerobicsOR = 1.74 (1.05 to 2.89)*