Table 2

Average prevalence of all overuse problems and substantial problems in dominant and non-dominant anatomical areas, % (95% CI)

Anatomical area All problems Substantial problems
Shoulder combined17 (16 to 19)7 (7 to 8)
Dominant shoulder16 (14 to 17)7 (6 to 7)
Non-dominant shoulder3 (2 to 4)1 (0 to 1)
Elbow combined9 (8 to 9)1 (1 to 2)
Dominant elbow7 (6 to 8)1 (1 to 2)
Non-dominant elbow4 (3 to 4)0 (0 to 0)
Knee combined14 (13 to 15)5 (4 to 5)
Dominant knee12 (11 to 13)4 (4 to 5)
Non-dominant knee9 (8 to 10)3 (2 to 3)
Lower back12 (11 to 13)3 (2 to 3)
All areas37 (34 to 40)15 (14 to 16)