Shoulder Injuries in Individuals Who Participate in CrossFit Training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

CrossFit, a sport and fitness program, has become increasingly popular both nationally and internationally. Researchers have recently identified significant improvements in health and wellness due to CrossFit. However, some individuals assert that CrossFit poses an inherent risk of injury, specifically to the shoulder, due to the intensity of training. Currently, there is limited evidence to support this assertion.

Hypothesis

Exercises performed during CrossFit do not place the shoulder at greater risk for injury. Injury rates are comparable to other sports of similar intensity.

Study design

Descriptive survey study.

Level of evidence

Level 5.

Methods

An electronic survey was developed and dispersed to approximately 980 individuals who trained

SUBMITTER: Summitt RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089356 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature