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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748941
Musculoskeletal Injuries in Competitive CrossFit Athletes
Article in several languages: português | English Financial Support The authors declare that the present study did not receive financial support from public, commercial, or non-profit sources.
Abstract
Objective To identify the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit athletes who participated in a competition in 2017.
Methods A cross-sectional study conducted through the application of a questionnaire to adult competitors of both genders who participated in a competition in 2017.
Results Among the participants, 44% reported previous injuries, 67.3% of whom were men. The main types of lesions were inflammations, sprains and contusions. The most affected anatomic sites were the shoulder, spine and knee. Among the injured, 34.4% had a previous lesion at the site; 75.8% were undergoing follow-up with healthcare professionals; and all of them practiced CrossFit 5 times a week with a mean duration of the training sessions 68.2 ± 12.4 minutes and mean rest of 1.7 days a week. The duration of the training sessions was the most significant factor (p = 0.002) for the occurrence of injuries.
Conclusion The percentage of athletes injured due to the practice of CrossFit was of 44%, with a higher incidence among men. The main type of injury was inflammation, and the most exposed anatomical sites were the shoulder, spine and knee.
Work carried out at the Medicine program of the Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Publication History
Received: 20 October 2019
Accepted: 14 March 2022
Article published online:
21 December 2024
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