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Weight-lifting Injuries: A Review of Imaging and Biomechanics
Zenas Igbinoba1, Theodore T Miller1
1Department of Radiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|July 16, 2025
Summary
Weight lifting offers health benefits but carries injury risks. This review details common injuries from Olympic lifts, bench press, deadlifts, and squats.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Weight lifting provides significant health benefits, including enhanced bone density, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Despite its advantages, weight lifting is associated with a considerable risk of injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common weight-lifting injuries.
- To associate specific injuries with key weight-lifting activities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common weight-lifting injuries.
- Categorization of injuries based on specific exercises: Olympic lifts, bench press, deadlift, and squat.
- Inclusion of general weight-lifting injuries.
Main Results:
- Identification of prevalent injuries across various weight-lifting exercises.
- Correlation of specific injury types with the biomechanics of Olympic lifts, bench press, deadlift, and squat.
- Overview of general injuries not tied to a single exercise.
Conclusions:
- Understanding exercise-specific injury risks is crucial for prevention.
- Implementing proper techniques and safety measures can mitigate weight-lifting injuries.
- This review serves as a resource for athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
