J Sports Med Phys Fitness September 2017 PMID 28085123

Rates and risk factors of injury in CrossFitTM: a prospective cohort study.

Sebastian Moran, Harry Booker, Jacob Staines, Sean Williams

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The discussions reflect a generally balanced view of the study's findings, with examples like comparing injury rates in CrossFit to football and remarking that 'injuries can happen in every sport.' The tone varies from neutral references to the research to more dismissive comments about critics' perceptions, showing a moderate level of engagement and interest that influences perceptions of safety.

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The majority of discussions acknowledge that injury risks in CrossFit are comparable to other recreational activities, aligning with the study's findings.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about injury statistics and risk factors, often referencing specific injury rates and research summaries.

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Many discussions delve into the details of the research, comparing injury rates among different sports and debating causes such as ego or guidance.

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The conversations seem to influence perceptions about CrossFit safety, with some emphasizing that the injury risk is not particularly high, thus potentially impacting attitudes toward the sport.

Abstract in brief

The study found that the injury rate for CrossFit participants was about 2.1 injuries per 1000 training hours, which is similar to other recreational fitness activities, but certain factors like being male and having a previous injury increase the risk of injury.
Males had a higher risk of injury compared to females, with a rate ratio of 4.44, and individuals with prior injuries had about 2.35 times higher risk.
Although the role of movement quality (measured by the Functional Movement Screen or FMS) was not clear in predicting injuries overall, having more asymmetries in movement was identified as a potential risk factor in some analyses.]

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Fredrik Gyllensten

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Crossfit er m.a.o. ikke en veldig skadeutsatt idrett, sammenlignet med andre idretter. Moran m.fl. Rates and risk factors of injury in CrossFit: a prospective cohort study. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2017. https://t.co/23ZMnYHa08 https://t.co/f538FnmA26

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Fredrik Gyllensten

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@littufinkanskje @tryggere .. 2,1 skader per 1k treningstimer, sammenlignet med f. eks. 8,7 for fotball. https://t.co/23ZMnYHa08 https://t.co/gABLaQyVEQ

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Andrés

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@lhamtil "Conclusions: The injury incidence rate associated with CrossFit training was low, and comparable to other forms of recreational fitness activities." https://t.co/5qROO9hDDG

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RT @AdamMeakins: Injury rates for Crossfit are comparable to other forms of recreational physical activity... https://t.co/YVBpPEW0UE https…

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Vinistro

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RT @AdamMeakins: Injury rates for Crossfit are comparable to other forms of recreational physical activity... https://t.co/YVBpPEW0UE https…

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@atubibada mas tem uma série de estudos recentes sobre, só googlear https://t.co/Pox3sfCFvx

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