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Frequency, percentage, and incidence rate of injured body part.
| Body Part | Frequency | Percent | Incidence/1000 Athlete Training Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoulder | 24 | 20.51 | 0.73 |
| lower back/lumbar spine | 23 | 19.65 | 0.7 |
| knee | 15 | 12.82 | 0.46 |
| arm muscles | 12 | 10.25 | 0.36 |
| wrist/hand | 12 | 10.25 | 0.36 |
| ankle/foot | 6 | 5.12 | 0.18 |
| elbow | 6 | 5.12 | 0.18 |
| forearm muscles | 4 | 3.41 | 0.12 |
| thigh muscles | 4 | 3.41 | 0.12 |
| neck/cervical spine | 3 | 2.56 | 0.09 |
| upper back/thoracic spine | 3 | 2.56 | 0.09 |
| shank muscles | 3 | 2.56 | 0.09 |
| hip | 2 | 1.7 | 0.06 |
