Musculoskeletal Injuries in Competitive CrossFit Athletes
Author Information
Author(s): Purim Kátia Sheylla Malta, Zilli Adriana, Leite Gabriela Fernandes de Almeida, Susuki Gustavo Keiti, Hapner Lucas Maria S., Zangari Matheus Antonio C.
Primary Institution: Departamento de Medicina, Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
Hypothesis
What are the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit athletes who participated in a competition in 2017?
Conclusion
The percentage of athletes injured due to the practice of CrossFit was 44%, with a higher incidence among men, and the main type of injury was inflammation.
Supporting Evidence
- 44% of athletes reported previous injuries, with 67.3% being men.
- The main types of injuries were inflammations, sprains, and contusions.
- The most affected anatomical sites were the shoulder, spine, and knee.
- 75.8% of injured athletes were undergoing follow-up with healthcare professionals.
- All athletes practiced CrossFit 5 times a week with an average training duration of 68.2 minutes.
- 34.4% of injured athletes had a previous injury at the same site.
Takeaway
In a study of CrossFit athletes, 44 out of 100 got hurt, mostly men, and the most common injury was inflammation in the shoulder, spine, and knee.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study conducted through a questionnaire to adult competitors of both genders who participated in a competition in 2017.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the reliance on participant understanding of injury.
Limitations
The study relied on a single competition and participant memory, which may affect the accuracy of the data.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 333 athletes, with a mean age of 28.6 years, including 207 men and 126 women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p=0.002
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