Prevalence, incidence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries in Athletics (track and field): a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pascal Édouard · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Yuka Tsukahara · University of Iowa

Robert H. Mann · University of Exeter

Nicolas De Neve · Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Castres-Mazamet

T. Timpka · Linköping University

Spyridon Iatropoulos · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

David Blanco

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This systematic review with meta-analysis quantified the extent of musculoskeletal injuries in Athletics. Our findings inform future research and healthcare service planning and support targeted injury risk reduction strategies at all levels in Athletics.

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Sports injuries and prevention Traumatic Brain Injury Research Sport Psychology and Performance

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Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 60, Issue 6, pp. 450-464

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-110541

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Prevalence, incidence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries in Athletics (track and field): a systematic review and meta-analysis

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