Table 3 Responses to key components of LEAF-Q as reported by female participants of the 2014 Comrades Marathon
From: Ultra-Marathon Athletes at Risk for the Female Athlete Triad
LEAF questionnaire component | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
1. Injury history | ||
Number of days lost from participation due to injury in past year: | ||
0 | 120 | 39.2 |
1–7 | 91 | 29.7 |
8–14 | 39 | 12.8 |
15–21 | 24 | 7.8 |
≥22 | 32 | 10.5 |
Most common injuries reported: | ||
(Respondents could choose more than one) | ||
Muscular strain/tear | 38 | 11.8 |
Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITB) | 36 | 11.2 |
Knee injury | 24 | 7.4 |
Hamstring injury | 18 | 5.6 |
Achilles tendonitis/ankle injury | 14 | 4.3 |
Plantar fasciitis/foot injury | 14 | 4.3 |
Stress fractures | 11 | 3.4 |
2. Menstrual function | ||
Exercise-related menstrual changes: | ||
Bleed less | 79 | 72.5 |
Menstruation stops | 22 | 20.2 |
Increased bleeding | 8 | 7.3 |
Number of periods in the last year (if still menstruating) | ||
≥9 | 184 | 60.2 |
5–8 | 20 | 6.6 |
0–2 | 2 | 0.7 |
Secondary amenorrhoea | 71 | 23.2 |
Current and not menopausal | ||
Postmenopausal | 14 | 4.6 |
Hysterectomy | 30 | 9.8 |
3. Gastrointestinal disturbances | ||
Abdominal bloated/gaseous when not having periods: | ||
Daily–weekly | 55 | 14.7 |
Seldom | 76 | 24.8 |
Rarely or never | 185 | 60.5 |
Cramps/stomach ache not related to your menstruation: | ||
Daily–weekly | 42 | 13.8 |
Seldom | 57 | 18.6 |
Rarely or never | 207 | 67.6 |