ArticleSouth African journal of sports medicine2025
An injury profile of musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit athletes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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- Pelvic Floor Distress and Sexual Function Across Self-Reported Primary Exercise Modalities in Physically Active Nulliparous Women.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence of self-reported shoulder pain and shoulder function among uninjured CrossFit athletes in Pretoria, South Africa.South African journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program identified as a relatively new sport. It has gained widespread popularity since its inception in South Africa in 2007. Consequently, there is growing interest in the types of injuries and injury profiles associated with the sport. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and injury profile of musculoskeletal injuries among CrossFit athletes in KwaZulu-Natal, and to identify associations between the injury profile and selected risk factors, as well as the type of professional care sought following an injury. Methods: A questionnaire-based study involving 181 CrossFit athletes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was conducted and included sections on demographics, injury characteristics, and professional care sought. The data were analysed using SPSS Software version 28. Categorical variables and frequency tables summarised the prevalence, selected risk factors, site of injuries and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Results: Among the 181 participants, 29% (n=53) reported musculoskeletal injuries. The most frequently reported type of injury was a strain/tear (64%, n=34), with the shoulder being the most injured site (38%, n=20). Participants reported moderate pain levels in 49% (n=26) of cases; most injuries (73%, n=39) were caused by weightlifting. Conclusion: Injuries are relatively common in CrossFit. This study highlights the prevalence, causes, and management of musculoskeletal injuries in a fairly new yet increasingly popular fitness programme. It highlights the need for injury prevention strategies and proper training techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals participating in this sport.
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