Musculoskeletal Injuries and Training Patterns in Junior Elite Orienteering Athletes

Table 2

Injury occurrence in Swiss junior elite orienteering athletes.

		Number	%
Injury location	Upper extremity	4	6.56
	Hip/groin	2	3.28
	Knee	20	32.79
	Lower leg	13	21.31
	Ankle	11	18.03
	Foot	11	18.03
Injury type	Inflammation and pain	46	75.41
	Sprain	5	8.20
	Dislocation	5	8.20
	Fracture	1	1.64
	Laceration	1	1.64
	Bruising	3	4.92
Injury severity	Trivial	49	80.32
	Minimal	6	9.84
	Mild	2	3.28
	Moderate	4	6.56
	Severe	0	—
	Ultimate	0	—

Note. Upper extremity includes shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand injuries. Trunk and chest include trunk, chest, abdominal, and spine injuries.