TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Investigation of the injury rate of female fitness competitors
JO  - Rhode Island medical journal (2013)
A1  - Waryasz, Gregory R.
A1  - Gil, Joseph A.
A1  - Chiou, Daniel
A1  - Ferreira, Kaio
A1  - Eberson, Craig P.
SP  - 68
EP  - 70
VL  - 103
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2327-2228
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -