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Injury Insurance Claims Among Swedish Olympic Athletes: Findings from a 22-Year Cohort Study Based on Insurance Registry Data

  • By

  • Kalle Torvaldsson

  • Hanna Lindblom

  • Sofi Sonesson

  • Eric Hamrin Senorski

  • Helena Stigson

  • Lykke Tamm

  • Jörgen Sandberg

  • Martin Hägglund

  • July 15, 2023

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    Swedish Olympic athletes report one injury insurance claim every two years, highlighting the injury burden in elite sports.

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    The study utilized a 22-year insurance registry to analyze injury incidence, types, and trends among Swedish Olympic athletes.

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    Injuries occurring outside the Olympic Games period are largely unknown, potentially impacting athletes' preparations.

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    The Top and Talent program supports athletes with medical, coaching, and nutritional assistance, contributing to their performance.

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    Injury data were collected prospectively and included various injury types, with a focus on soft tissue and joint injuries.

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Swedish Olympic athletes report one injury insurance claim every second year: a 22-year insurance registry-based cohort study

  • by Kalle Torvaldsson, Hanna Lindblom, Sofi Sonesson, Eric Hamrin Senorski, Helena Stigson, Lykke Tamm, Jörgen Sandberg, Martin Hägglund

  • July 15, 2023

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