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Jake K Ngo1, Patricio Solis-Urra2, Javier Sanchez-Martinez3
1Dance Science Laboratory, School of Dance, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 30, 2021
Summary
Street workout injuries commonly affect the shoulder and back, with tendinopathy being the most frequent diagnosis. Previous injuries and vigorous activity increase the risk of new street workout injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Street workout (SW) is an urban calisthenics-based sport with limited research on its injury profiles.
- Understanding SW injuries is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate injury characteristics, prevalence, and risk factors in street workout practitioners.
- To identify variables associated with an increased likelihood of injury in SW.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study design was employed with an electronic survey.
- Data from 93 SW practitioners were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression.
- Injuries, training habits, and physical activity levels were assessed over a 12-month period.
Main Results:
- 62.4% of practitioners reported injuries in the past year, with shoulder (23.0%) and back (18.4%) being most affected.
- Tendinopathy was the most common diagnosis (31.0%), and overtraining was the perceived cause (56.9%).
- Previous injury history (OR, 4.078) and higher levels of vigorous physical activity (ORs 4.370-5.634) significantly increased injury odds.
Conclusions:
- The shoulder and back are primary injury sites in SW, often diagnosed as tendinopathy.
- Overtraining and specific exercises like freestyle contributed to injuries.
- Previous injuries and high-intensity physical activity are significant risk factors for SW injuries.
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