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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program known for its potential to cause musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies in CrossFit participants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the most common musculoskeletal injuries sustained by CrossFit athletes during a 2017 competition.
  • To identify risk factors associated with these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Questionnaires were administered to adult male and female CrossFit competitors in 2017.
  • Data analysis focused on injury types, affected anatomical sites, and training habits.

Main Results:

  • 44% of participants reported prior injuries, with men constituting 67.3% of this group.
  • The most frequent injuries were inflammation, sprains, and contusions, predominantly affecting the shoulder, spine, and knee.
  • Longer training session duration was identified as a significant factor contributing to injury occurrence (p=0.002).

Conclusions:

  • Nearly half of the surveyed CrossFit athletes reported previous injuries, with a higher prevalence in men.
  • Inflammation, shoulder, spine, and knee injuries are the most common in this athletic population.
  • Training session duration is a key risk factor for musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit.