Table 5 Summary of Muay Thai injury studies
Author | Injury Definition | Severity Level | Exposure | Experience (Pro vs. Amateur) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gartland et al. (2001) | Self-report; face-to-face interview | Number of missed training days (enforced absence due to injury) | Contact level: None, Touch Sparring Full contact, Competition | Pro & Amateur |
Gartland et al. (2005) | Self-report to medic or referee report | Not specified | Fight | Amateur |
Shirani et al. (2010) | Physician referral to maxillofacial surgeon | Required physician treatment; injury screened radiographically | Training & Fight | Pro & Amateur |
Strotmeyer (2014) | Self-report Survey | 4 Severity levels, time loss | Fight | Pro & Amateur |