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Identifying the Most Common CrossFit Injuries in a Variety of Athletes
Kirill Alekseyev1, Alex John1, Andrew Malek1
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kingsbrook Rehabilitation Institute, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Rehabilitation Process and Outcome
|September 9, 2021
Summary
CrossFit injuries affect 33.3% of participants, with back and shoulder issues being most common. Advanced athletes and those training more hours or internationally face higher risks.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
- Injury Epidemiology
Background:
- CrossFit is a rapidly growing exercise regimen with limited large-scale injury data.
- This study investigates CrossFit-associated musculoskeletal injuries and risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit training.
- To analyze injury risk factors across different athlete expertise levels.
Main Methods:
- A survey-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.
- 885 current and former CrossFit athletes participated via a 33-question web-based survey.
- Data collected included demographics, injury types, associated workouts, training intensity, and expertise level.
Main Results:
- 33.3% of respondents (295/885) reported injuries.
- Most common injuries were to the back (32.2%) and shoulder (20.7%).
- Squats and deadlifts were the most frequent exercises linked to injury. Advanced athletes, international participants, those with 3+ years of experience, and individuals training 11+ hours/week reported higher injury rates.
Conclusions:
- A 33.3% injury prevalence highlights the need for safety monitoring in CrossFit.
- Further research should address regional differences, expertise-related risks, and stretching modifications to reduce injury rates.
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