Retrospective Designs in Sports Injury Surveillance Studies: All is not Lost
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Epidemiological research on sports injury and illness has significantly grown over the past two decades with increased recognition and support from sports governing bodies and international sports organizations. Collective evidence from different sports is suggestive
that sports-related injuries can be prevented.
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