Why do workload spikes cause injuries, and which athletes are at higher risk? Mediators and moderators in workload–injury investigations
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Article Title | Why do workload spikes cause injuries, and which athletes are at higher risk? Mediators and moderators in workload–injury investigations |
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ERA Journal ID | 9744 |
Article Category | Editorial |
Authors | Windt, Johann (Author), Zumbo, Bruno D (Author), Sporer, Ben (Author), MacDonald, Kerry (Author) and Gabbett, Tim J (Author) |
Journal Title | British Journal of Sports Medicine |
Journal Citation | 51 (13), pp. 993-994 |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | BMJ |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0306-3674 |
1473-0480 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097255 |
Web Address (URL) | https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/13/993 |
Abstract | Spikes in training and competition workloads, especially in undertrained athletes, increase injury risk.1 However, just as attributing athletic injuries to single risk factors is an oversimplification of the injury process,2 3 interpreting this workload-injury relationship should not be done in isolation. Instead, we must further unpack how (ie, through which mechanisms) workload spikes might result in injury, and what characteristics make athletes more robust or more susceptible to injury at any given workload. In other words, which factors mediate the workload-injury relationship, and which moderate the relationship. |
Keywords | athletic injuries, risk factors, workload, training load, injury prevention, mediation, moderation |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of British Columbia, Canada |
Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club, Canada | |
Gabbett Performance Solutions, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q53yw/why-do-workload-spikes-cause-injuries-and-which-athletes-are-at-higher-risk-mediators-and-moderators-in-workload-injury-investigations
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