Prevalence and type of injuries among gym members in Saudi Arabia

Alnasser, Suhad; Alyamani, Anas M.; AlDawod, Ibrahim; Almujil, Ahmad

doi:10.4103/sjsm.sjsm_36_21

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“…Our findings are consistent with a study by Lauersen et al [37] and Alnasser et al [20] that found that playing more hours leads to more injuries. Overall, the data of this study indicates that the type of physical activity significantly influences the occurrence of specific gym injuries.…”

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“…Resistance or weight training-related injuries may result from participants' incapacity to manage the weight they choose or train with primarily because it may provide a feeling of accomplishment, and improper technique knowledge may raise the risk of injury. [20] Overuse tendinopathy is a type of tendon degeneration that leads to pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion in the affected tendon. Shoulders and elbows are the most frequent site and usually results from laying down a lot of mechanical strain on the affected tendon.…”

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“…These wounds may cause detrimental adjustments to the patients’ daily routines, a reduction in the amount of time they can spend working, a low quality of life, and in certain situations, a disability that may even result in death. [20] In order to create and execute preventative measures to lower the risk of injuries, this study was carried to better understand the scope of the issue and pinpoint risk factors for these injuries.…”

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“…Resistance or weight training-related injuries may result from participants’ incapacity to manage the weight they choose or train with primarily because it may provide a feeling of accomplishment, and improper technique knowledge may raise the risk of injury. [20]…”

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Prevalence, and types of overuse injuries in gym centers: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Hetaimish,

Ahmed,

Otayn

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Physical activity has numerous health benefits, enhancing overall wellbeing. However, it can also lead to injuries, impeding exercise capacity and hindering work. Limited knowledge exists about the prevalence of overuse gym injuries and whether they vary across different gym activities. This study aims to estimate sport injuries at fitness centers in Saudi Arabia, comparing injuries between various activities and session durations. This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study surveyed regular gym-goers in Saudi Arabia with overuse injuries. The online survey, distributed through social media apps, collected data using a validated Google form questionnaire. Questioanire consists of 3 parts. First part of the questionnaire included demographic characteristics of participants. Second part contains characteristics related to gym as gym session’s duration, frequency of attending gym per week, sport types, type of injuries and site of injuries. Third part contains Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC) Overuse injury questionnaire that included 4 questions about difficulties in participation, reduction of training, affection of performance and symptoms. Study included 1012 participants, majority male (76.2%), with age range of 18 to 50 years, and significant proportion falling between 26 and 30 years (52.6%). Majority of participants were from Central Province (42.9%). Gym sessions typically lasted 1 to 2 hours (68.3%), and most common attendance frequency was 4 days/week (39.6%). Common injury sites were shoulder (25.2%), knee (20.2%), and lower back (17.7%). Bodybuilding (50.6%), running (45.8%), and weightlifting/powerlifting (45.1%) were predominant sports. Strain/muscle rupture/tear (35.70%) and muscle cramps/spasm (19.3%) were commonest injury types. Longer gym sessions (>2 hours) were associated with higher prevalence of strain/muscle rupture/tear, dislocation, and subluxation (P < .001). Shorter sessions (<1 hour) had higher prevalence of muscle cramps/spasm and contusion/hematoma/bruise (P < .001). Gym sessions lasting 1 to 2 hours had high prevalence in tendinosis/tendinopathy. Strain/muscle rupture/tear was significantly higher in bodybuilding, weightlifting/powerlifting, swimming, cycling, and running. Tendinosis/tendinopathy was higher in crossfit. (OSTRC) Overuse injury questionnaire revealed decreased participation, training volume, performance, and increased pain with longer gym sessions. In conclusion, gym-related injuries are common, with bodybuilding and running being prevalent activities. Preventative measures should be taken, and individuals are advised to undergo a physical and medical examination before engaging in physical activity at fitness centers.

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Prevalence, and types of overuse injuries in gym centers: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

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“…According to a Saudi Arabian study, gym-related injuries are most common in the shoulder, foot, and back [14]. Specific types of resistance exercises can cause various musculoskeletal injuries, including tendon ruptures and joint dislocations.…”

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Prevalence and Pattern of Injuries Across the Weight-Training Sports

Bukhary,

Basha,

Dobel

et al. 2023

Cureus

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BackgroundThe prevalence and pattern of injury among weightlifters are insufficiently documented despite these research works. Understanding the injury pattern is crucial for minimizing side effects and maximizing the advantages of weight training. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the frequency and pattern of musculoskeletal injury among weightlifters and to investigate the associations between the prevalence of injury and sociodemographic and training characteristics variables. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted. An online questionnaire was designed by Google Forms to collect the data by using a self-administered questionnaire. From all health clubs in Taif city, Saudi Arabia, one club was chosen by simple random sampling methodology, where all attendant weightlifters during the study period were contacted to participate in the study. Data was entered on the computer using Microsoft Office Excel 2016 for Windows. Qualitative data was expressed as numbers and percentages, and the Chi-squared test (χ 2 ) was used to assess the relationship between variables. A pvalue < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. ResultsThe study included 393 participants, and most respondents fall within the age range of 18-29, accounting for 60.1% of the total. About 27% of participants had a weightlift injury during the last six months. The body parts most injured during weightlifting include the shoulder (7.4%), knee (4.6%), and wrist (3.6%). In terms of the type of injuries sustained, inflammation and pain in the bending of the body (5.9%), torsion (3.6%), ligament tear/muscle tear (3.8%), and stripped-off injuries (2.3%) were reported. ConclusionMusculoskeletal injuries are prevalent among weightlifters due to the nature of the sport and the demands it places on the body. There was no significant association between the injury occurrence with gender, age, or body mass index. However, there was a significant association between the occurrence of injury and weight carried while lifting weights.

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Prevalence and type of injuries among gym members in Saudi Arabia

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Prevalence, and types of overuse injuries in gym centers: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Prevalence, and types of overuse injuries in gym centers: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

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