Why the study?
Strenuous exercise and misuse of fitness machines can cause injury, prompting investigation into the extent of the problem and causes of injuries to develop preventive measures.
Population
285 gym members between 18 and 55 years old in Saudi Arabia
Design
Cross-sectional online survey study
Authors
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Nearly 30% of gym members report injuries; leaves open causal factors and prospective prevention trials.
Nearly 30% of gym members in Saudi Arabia reported gym-related injuries, with higher rates among males and obese individuals, most commonly affecting the shoulder, foot, and back.
Alnasser et al. (2022) studied this question.
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