@article{ref1,
title="Investigation of the injury rate of female fitness competitors",
journal="Rhode Island medical journal (2013)",
year="2020",
author="Waryasz, Gregory R. and Gil, Joseph A. and Chiou, Daniel and Ferreira, Kaio and Eberson, Craig P.",
volume="103",
number="7",
pages="68-70",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Female fitness competitions are increasing in popularity. Athletes are participating in weight-cutting protocols to help reduce body fat percentage to improve muscle definition and physique.   METHODS: The goal of the study was to investigate weight-cutting practices and determine if these practices were associated with increased injury rates. A survey was distributed at a New England fitness competition.   RESULTS: Thirty-five female fitness competitors participated in the survey at a single competition. The calculated injury rate for female fitness competitors is 0.18 injuries per 1000 hours of training. Age over 35 (p=0.014) and a history of or current eating disorder (p=0.005) were significant risk factors for sustaining an injury. Menstrual cycle abnormalities were present in 11 of 35 individuals (31.4%).   CONCLUSIONS: Female fitness competitor injury rates are low; however, injuries were more common in athletes over age 35 and those with either a history of or a current eating disorder.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2327-2228",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}