Retrospective study reveals low eating disorder rates but significant lower back pain in former gymnasts, implying need for injury prevention strategies.
The findings suggest that although the prevalence of EDs is relatively low in this sample, body dissatisfaction remains a significant concern, particularly among individuals with higher BMI. Furthermore, lower back pain is highly prevalent among former gymnasts. These results highlight the need for injury prevention strategies and psychological support following athletic retirement.
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José Carlos Diz-Gómez (2025) studied this question.
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