ArticleJournal of exercise nutrition & biochemistry2018
Weight loss practice, nutritional status, bone health, and injury history: A profile of professional jockeys in Korea.
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- An occupational group with multiple musculoskeletal trauma and precarious employment: jockeys.Industrial health · 2026Article
- Linkage of jockey falls and injuries with racehorse injuries and fatalities in Thoroughbred flat racing in Victoria, Australia.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Body Composition and Bone Health Status of Jockeys: Current Findings, Assessment Methods and Classification Criteria.Sports medicine - open · 2022Review
- Relationships Between Sports Club Participation and Health Determinants in Adolescents and Young Adults.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2022Article
- Weight-Making Practices Among Jockeys: An Update and Review of the Emergent Scientific Literature.Open access journal of sports medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of weight loss practices on nutritional status, bone health, and injury history among Korean professional jockeys.
methodsForty-three male jockeys completed a questionnaire to assess their weight loss practices. Of these, 10 jockeys were selected for in-depth assessment of their nutritional status, bone health, and injury history.
resultsThe questionnaires revealed that 81.4% of jockeys lost weight every week mainly by dieting and/or exercising. None of the jockeys consumed enough food during the weight loss period. Two jockeys were diagnosed with osteopenia and one was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Only history of fracture showed a significant correlation with low bone mineral density. All jockeys had more than one injury experience throughout their career. Fracture was the most common type of injury, occurring during practice and/or competition and caused mainly by difficulties in handling the horses.
conclusionProfessional jockeys in Korea use extreme weight loss methods. Their repeated periods of poor nutritional intake may result in seriously low bone mineral density, which may aggravate injuries sustained during horse races. Implementation of balanced dietary programs and delivery of health education on weight management are urgently required.
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