Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) in sport are cause of poor performances and loss of competition in athletes. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSPs with regard to sport disciplines and athletic status. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 Se...

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Main Authors: Hassane Malam Moussa Ahmet, Elysée Claude Bika Lele, Wiliam Richard Guessogo, Wiliam Mbang Bian, Jessica Guyot, Ahmadou, Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba, Clarisse Noel Ayina, Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Caroline Dupré, Nathalie Barth, Bienvenu Bongue, Abdoulaye Ba, Abdoulaye Samb, Samuel Honoré Mandengue, Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo
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Published: BMC 2023-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06275-3
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author Hassane Malam Moussa Ahmet
Elysée Claude Bika Lele
Wiliam Richard Guessogo
Wiliam Mbang Bian
Jessica Guyot
Ahmadou
Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba
Clarisse Noel Ayina
Loick Pradel Kojom Foko
Caroline Dupré
Nathalie Barth
Bienvenu Bongue
Abdoulaye Ba
Abdoulaye Samb
Samuel Honoré Mandengue
Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo
author_facet Hassane Malam Moussa Ahmet
Elysée Claude Bika Lele
Wiliam Richard Guessogo
Wiliam Mbang Bian
Jessica Guyot
Ahmadou
Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba
Clarisse Noel Ayina
Loick Pradel Kojom Foko
Caroline Dupré
Nathalie Barth
Bienvenu Bongue
Abdoulaye Ba
Abdoulaye Samb
Samuel Honoré Mandengue
Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo
author_sort Hassane Malam Moussa Ahmet
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description Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) in sport are cause of poor performances and loss of competition in athletes. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSPs with regard to sport disciplines and athletic status. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 Senegalese professional and amateur athletes practicing football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, and wrestling. Rates of MSPs in the past year (MSPs-12) and week (MSPs-7d) were assessed using standard questionnaires. Results Overall proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d were 70 and 74.2%, respectively. MSPs-12 were more frequently reported on shoulders (40.6%), neck (37.1%) and hips/thigh (34.4%), while MSPs-7d were predominant on hips/thigh (29.5%), shoulders (25.7%), and upper back (17.2%). Proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d varied significantly by sport disciplines, with highest values among basketball players. Again, highest MSPs-12 proportions on shoulders (29.7%, P = 0.02), wrists/hands (34.6%, P = 0.001), (40.2%, P = 0.0002), and knees (38.8%, P = 0.002) were seen among basketball players. High proportions of MSPs-7d were seen on shoulders (29.6%, P = 0.04) for tennis players, wrists/hands (29.4%, P = 0.03) for basketball and football players, and hips/thigh (38.8%, P < 0.00001) for basketball players. Football players had reduced risk of MSPs-12 by 75% on lower back (OR = 0.25; 95% CI. 0.10—0.63; P = 0.003) and by 72% on knees (OR = 0.28; 95% CI. 0.08—0. 95; P = 0.04). In contrast, tennis players were more at risk of MSPs-12 on shoulders (OR = 3.14; 95% CI. 1.14–8.68; P = 0.02), wrists/hands (OR = 5.18; 95% CI.1.40–11.13; P = 0.01), and hips/thigh (OR = 2.90; 95% CI. 1.1–8.38; P = 0.04). Professionals were protected from MSPs-12 on neck pain with a significant reduction of risk by 61% (OR = 0.39, 95% CI. 0.21–0.75, P = 0.03). Conclusion MSPs are a reality among athletes and their risk is modulated by sport disciplines, athletic status and gender.
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spelling doaj.art-0a589f50b3ad42d68e30c0c1aa50feff2023-03-22T10:02:55ZengBMCBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders1471-24742023-03-0124111110.1186/s12891-023-06275-3Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary studyHassane Malam Moussa Ahmet0Elysée Claude Bika Lele1Wiliam Richard Guessogo2Wiliam Mbang Bian3Jessica Guyot4Ahmadou5Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba6Clarisse Noel Ayina7Loick Pradel Kojom Foko8Caroline Dupré9Nathalie Barth10Bienvenu Bongue11Abdoulaye Ba12Abdoulaye Samb13Samuel Honoré Mandengue14Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo15Faculty of Health Sciences of the Abdou Moumouni University of NiameyPhysical Activities and Sport Physiology and Medicine Unit, Faculty of Science, University of DoualaNational Institute for Youth and Sports Yaounde, University of Yaounde INational Institute for Youth and Sports Yaounde, University of Yaounde IMines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, University Jean MonnetPhysical Activities and Sport Physiology and Medicine Unit, Faculty of Science, University of DoualaDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde IPhysical Activities and Sport Physiology and Medicine Unit, Faculty of Science, University of DoualaPhysical Activities and Sport Physiology and Medicine Unit, Faculty of Science, University of DoualaMines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, University Jean MonnetMines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, University Jean MonnetMines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, University Jean MonnetLaboratory of Physiology and Functional Explorations, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, University of Cheikh Anta Diop DakarLaboratory of Physiology and Functional Explorations, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, University of Cheikh Anta Diop DakarLaboratory of Physiology and Functional Explorations, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry, University of Cheikh Anta Diop DakarPhysical Activities and Sport Physiology and Medicine Unit, Faculty of Science, University of DoualaAbstract Background Musculoskeletal pains (MSPs) in sport are cause of poor performances and loss of competition in athletes. The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of MSPs with regard to sport disciplines and athletic status. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 Senegalese professional and amateur athletes practicing football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, and wrestling. Rates of MSPs in the past year (MSPs-12) and week (MSPs-7d) were assessed using standard questionnaires. Results Overall proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d were 70 and 74.2%, respectively. MSPs-12 were more frequently reported on shoulders (40.6%), neck (37.1%) and hips/thigh (34.4%), while MSPs-7d were predominant on hips/thigh (29.5%), shoulders (25.7%), and upper back (17.2%). Proportions of MSPs-12 and MSPs-7d varied significantly by sport disciplines, with highest values among basketball players. Again, highest MSPs-12 proportions on shoulders (29.7%, P = 0.02), wrists/hands (34.6%, P = 0.001), (40.2%, P = 0.0002), and knees (38.8%, P = 0.002) were seen among basketball players. High proportions of MSPs-7d were seen on shoulders (29.6%, P = 0.04) for tennis players, wrists/hands (29.4%, P = 0.03) for basketball and football players, and hips/thigh (38.8%, P < 0.00001) for basketball players. Football players had reduced risk of MSPs-12 by 75% on lower back (OR = 0.25; 95% CI. 0.10—0.63; P = 0.003) and by 72% on knees (OR = 0.28; 95% CI. 0.08—0. 95; P = 0.04). In contrast, tennis players were more at risk of MSPs-12 on shoulders (OR = 3.14; 95% CI. 1.14–8.68; P = 0.02), wrists/hands (OR = 5.18; 95% CI.1.40–11.13; P = 0.01), and hips/thigh (OR = 2.90; 95% CI. 1.1–8.38; P = 0.04). Professionals were protected from MSPs-12 on neck pain with a significant reduction of risk by 61% (OR = 0.39, 95% CI. 0.21–0.75, P = 0.03). Conclusion MSPs are a reality among athletes and their risk is modulated by sport disciplines, athletic status and gender.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06275-3Musculoskeletal painsAthletesAmateursProfessionalsSenegal
spellingShingle Hassane Malam Moussa Ahmet
Elysée Claude Bika Lele
Wiliam Richard Guessogo
Wiliam Mbang Bian
Jessica Guyot
Ahmadou
Peguy Brice Assomo-Ndemba
Clarisse Noel Ayina
Loick Pradel Kojom Foko
Caroline Dupré
Nathalie Barth
Bienvenu Bongue
Abdoulaye Ba
Abdoulaye Samb
Samuel Honoré Mandengue
Jerson Mekoulou Ndongo
Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal pains
Athletes
Amateurs
Professionals
Senegal
title Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
title_full Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
title_fullStr Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
title_full_unstemmed Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
title_short Musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in Senegal: a preliminary study
title_sort musculoskeletal pains among amateur and professional athletes of five disciplines in senegal a preliminary study
topic Musculoskeletal pains
Athletes
Amateurs
Professionals
Senegal
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06275-3
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