Lifetime history of sexual and physical abuse among competitive athletics (track and field) athletes: cross sectional study of associations with sports and non-sports injury.

CONCLUSIONS: Lifetime sexual and physical abuse were associated with an increased likelihood of injury among female athletes. Emotional factors should be included in the comprehension of injuries sustained by athletes.
PMID: 30190298 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - September 6, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Timpka T, Janson S, Jacobsson J, Dahlström Ö, Spreco A, Kowalski J, Bargoria V, Mountjoy M, Svedin CG Tags: Br J Sports Med Source Type: research