Impact of past sports injuries and inactivity on long-term health
Official title: Life After Sport: Prior Injury and Sedentary Behavior as Mechanisms of Later Poor Health
Funded at Marquette University · NIH-10914694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how injuries from playing sports and not being active afterward can impact the long-term health of former athletes, and it aims to find ways to help them stay healthy and feel better compared to those who never played sports.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marquette University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $376,653 |
| NIH project number | 5DP5OD031833-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include former athletes aged 21 and older who have experienced sports-related injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have never participated in competitive sports or who are not experiencing any health issues related to past athletic participation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how injuries sustained during competitive sports and subsequent sedentary behavior affect the long-term health of former athletes. It aims to compare the physical function of former athletes with and without prior injuries to that of non-athlete controls. By understanding these relationships, the study seeks to identify targeted interventions that can improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals who have participated in sports. The research will also explore patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among current and former athletes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions for former athletes, enhancing their quality of life and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has indicated that understanding the long-term effects of sports injuries and sedentary behavior can lead to significant health improvements, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Capin, Jacob J — Marquette University
- Study coordinator: Capin, Jacob J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.