Publications by Melissa L Crunkhorn

Publications by authors named "Melissa L Crunkhorn"

Br J Sports Med

April 2024

The study monitored 50 elite Australian triathletes over four years (2018-2021) to determine how common injuries were and their impact on training and competition.
A total of 266 injuries were reported, with 92% of athletes affected; most injuries (70.7%) occurred during training, and bone stress injuries (BSIs) were particularly burdensome.
Female triathletes experienced BSIs at a rate three times higher than males, highlighting the need for targeted injury prevention strategies for women in the sport.*

J Sport Health Sci

March 2024

This study focuses on the incidence and prevalence of injuries and illnesses among short-course triathletes to help develop better prevention strategies.
It reviewed 42 studies, finding that injury rates ranged from 15.7 to 24.3 per 1000 exposures, while illness rates varied from 1.8 to 13.1 per 1000 days, with most injuries happening during running.
Key health issues identified include overuse injuries in lower limbs and gastrointestinal illnesses, along with cardiovascular conditions, often linked to environmental factors.

J Sci Med Sport

September 2022

The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, incidence rate, and impact of injuries and illnesses among Australian Olympic and State Sailing Pathway athletes over a 12-month period of training and competition.
A total of 92 athletes were monitored, revealing that 57.6% experienced injuries, primarily shoulder-related, with 14.3% leading to time loss, while 29.3% experienced illnesses, mainly respiratory infections.
Females reported significantly more illnesses than males (3.6 times), though injury rates were similar across genders; these findings can guide future health strategies for athletes and suggest further research on performance impacts due to non-time-loss health issues.