Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries among sedentary and physically active adults

Jennifer M. Hootman; CAROL A. MACERA; Barbara E. Ainsworth; Cheryl L. Addy; Malissa Martin; Steven N. Blair

doi:10.1097/00005768-200205000-00017

Abstract

These results suggest the need for developing and implementing injury prevention programs targeted toward moderately active adults.

Keywords

MedicinePhysical therapyEpidemiologyInjury preventionMusculoskeletal injuryPhysical activityCohortCohort studyPoison controlOccupational safety and healthYoung adultGerontologyInternal medicineEmergency medicineAlternative medicine

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Year: 2002
Type: article
Volume: 34
Issue: 5
Pages: 838-844
Citations: 283
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                                    Jennifer M. Hootman, 
                                
                                    CAROL A. MACERA, 
                                
                                    Barbara E. Ainsworth
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2002). 
                            Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries among sedentary and physically active adults. 
                            Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
                            , 34
                            (5)
                            , 838-844.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200205000-00017
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200205000-00017