Summary of pooled prevalence data assessing the relationship between different sports and osteoarthritis (OA)
| Sporting activity | Number of studies | Frequency of OA cases/overall cohort size | Prevalence (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 14 | 752/2145 | 0.35 (0.33 to 0.37) |
| Running | 10 | 81/1135 | 0.07 (0.06 to 0.09) |
| Track and field | 8 | 376/2307 | 0.16 (0.15 to 0.18) |
| Weightlifting | 2 | 17/142 | 0.12 (0.08 to 0.18) |
| Shooting | 2 | 25/135 | 0.19 (0.13 to 0.26) |
| Tennis | 2 | 11/248 | 0.04 (0.03 to 0.08) |
| Swimming | 2 | 37/253 | 0.15 (0.11 to 0.20) |