Key result
Weightlifting injuries most commonly affect the shoulder (36%), lumbar spine (24%), elbow (11%), and knee (9%), with children experiencing more accident-related injuries and adults more strains.
Why the study?
What is the incidence and etiology of musculoskeletal injuries in weightlifters?
Population
Weightlifters (children and adults)
Design
Review
Authors
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Weightlifting injury data remain sparse; leaves open prospective studies to inform prevention before practice change.
What is the incidence and etiology of musculoskeletal injuries in weightlifters?
Weightlifting is associated with specific musculoskeletal injuries, primarily affecting the shoulder and lumbar spine, but is generally considered a safe sport compared to others.
Muaidi et al. (2016) conducted a review in Weightlifting injuries. Weightlifting was evaluated on Injury incidence and etiology. Weightlifting injuries most commonly affect the shoulder (36%), lumbar spine (24%), elbow (11%), and knee (9%), with children experiencing more accident-related injuries and adults more strains.
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