Analysis of Injury Risk Factors in Elite Athletes

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO · Mar 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding the risk factors for tendon injuries in professional middle- and long-distance athletes. The study aims to identify what specific aspects, like age, training routines, types of shoes, and diet, might influence the chances of these athletes getting injured. By examining these factors, researchers hope to develop better strategies to prevent injuries and keep athletes healthy.

To participate in this study, athletes must be elite competitors who have not had any major surgeries related to their muscles or bones in the past few years and have been competing for at least one year prior to the study. Participants will provide information about their training, diet, and injury history, helping researchers understand how these elements contribute to tendon injuries. This research is important because it could lead to better injury prevention methods, allowing athletes to train and compete more safely.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Elite federated athletes
• • Who have not undergone previous musculoskeletal surgery in the seasons under study
• • Who were federated at least one year before the study period
• • Sign the informed consent document.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Athletes who have not participated in competition, during the study seasons, for a period of more than 6 months due to a musculoskeletal injury