A Saddle sores among female competitive cyclists: A systematic scoping review

Bury, Keira; Leavy, Justine; Lan, Charlene; O’Connor, Amanda; Jancey, Jonine

doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.10.006

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Section: Classifying Sports Injury and Illness Diagnosesmentioning

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“…'Saddle sores' located on the genitals, inner thigh, and buttocks, 32 can also be difficult to code. They are sometimes considered injuries, 32 given that mechanical forces (pressure and friction) are involved in their development. However, because the primary pathology is follicle infection and because heat, moisture, and bacteria also play a key role, we recommend that saddle sores be recorded as illnesses (table 2).…”

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Methods for epidemiological studies in competitive cycling: an extension of the IOC consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport 2020

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In 2020, the IOC released a consensus statement that provides overall guidelines for the recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport. Some aspects of this statement need to be further specified on a sport-by-sport basis. To extend the IOC consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sports and to meet the sport-specific requirements of all cycling disciplines regulated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). A panel of 20 experts, all with experience in cycling or cycling medicine, participated in the drafting of this cycling-specific extension of the IOC consensus statement. In preparation, panel members were sent the IOC consensus statement, the first draft of this manuscript and a list of topics to be discussed. The expert panel met in July 2020 for a 1-day video conference to discuss the manuscript and specific topics. The final manuscript was developed in an iterative process involving all panel members. This paper extends the IOC consensus statement to provide cycling-specific recommendations on health problem definitions, mode of onset, injury mechanisms and circumstances, diagnosis classifications, exposure, study population characteristics and data collection methods. Recommendations apply to all UCI cycling disciplines, for both able-bodied cyclists and para-cyclists. The recommendations presented in this consensus statement will improve the consistency and accuracy of future epidemiological studies of injury and illness in cycling.

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Methods for epidemiological studies in competitive cycling: an extension of the IOC consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport 2020

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“…Saddle sores are skin lesions that occur in the area of the body in contact with the bicycle saddle during cycling [1]. This region includes the inner thighs, perineum, genitals and buttocks, and is known as the 'saddle area' [1]. Saddle sores are one of a wide range of conditions linked to prolonged contact with the bicycle saddle [1,2].…”

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“…This region includes the inner thighs, perineum, genitals and buttocks, and is known as the 'saddle area' [1]. Saddle sores are one of a wide range of conditions linked to prolonged contact with the bicycle saddle [1,2]. They are a reportedly common occurrence at both elite and recreational levels [1].…”

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Getting to the Bottom of Saddle Sores: A Scoping Review of the Definition, Prevalence, Management and Prevention of Saddle Sores in Cycling

Napier

Heron

2022

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Objectives: To summarise and map the existing evidence relating to the definition, prevalence, prevention and management of saddle sores within the literature and highlight research gaps. Design: Scoping review. Data Sources: Three databases were searched using an appropriate search strategy agreed on by the authors with the aid of an experienced medical librarian; these databases were MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science. Eligibility Criteria: To be included in this review, studies must have made specific reference to dermatological conditions that affect the saddle area, specifically arising from cycling, in either sex. Results: Seventeen studies were selected for inclusion. Saddle sores in males were the focus of thirteen studies, with only two reporting in females. Saddle sores were defined as connective tissue lesions affecting the skin in the saddle area, which can be both acute and chronic. Commonly cited preventions were chamois cream, high quality, well-fitting cycling equipment and good personal hygiene. Management in the early stages usually involves rest. Topical and intralesional steroids and lubricating creams are recommended treatments for small saddle sores, with surgical excision an option for larger, persistent saddle sores. However, surgery and steroid use may increase risk of recurrence. Conclusions: Saddle sores are an underrepresented, male-dominated issue within the literature. There is particularly limited evidence around treatment options, including topical steroids and surgical removal. Further well-designed observational studies and/or randomised controlled trials will help provide further evidence on prevalence, prevention and treatment available in the future.

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Breaking barriers: Exploring female-specific health challenges affecting performance in an elite multisport training environment

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Willemsen,

Kempe

et al. 2024

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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A Saddle sores among female competitive cyclists: A systematic scoping review

Cited by 11 publications

References 20 publications

Methods for epidemiological studies in competitive cycling: an extension of the IOC consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport 2020

Methods for epidemiological studies in competitive cycling: an extension of the IOC consensus statement on methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport 2020

Getting to the Bottom of Saddle Sores: A Scoping Review of the Definition, Prevalence, Management and Prevention of Saddle Sores in Cycling

Breaking barriers: Exploring female-specific health challenges affecting performance in an elite multisport training environment

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