Year: 2024 | Month: January | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 214-218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240125
Prevalence of Wrist Injury in People Who Are Lifting Heavy Weights in Gym
Akshad Dipak Malve1, Dr. Smita Chandrakant Patil2
1Final Year Student, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
2Associate Professor & HOD Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Smita Chandrakant Patil
ABSTRACT
Background: We aim to Identify the types and severity of wrist injuries that occur during weightlifting activities in the gym. Identify the training-related and demographic variables linked to a higher risk of wrist injuries. Assess the impact of wrist injuries on the ability to perform weightlifting exercises and overall physical activity levels. Develop strategies to prevent wrist injuries among weightlifters in the gym setting.
Method: This was an observational study undertaken on 45 participants. Aged between 15 to 30 years. Study quality was done by using self-made questionnaire.
Results: 45 Individual who participated in a survey of the weight lifting population. According to this study, 43.3 percent of participants had mild wrist injuries, 50% had moderate wrist injuries, and 6.7% had severe wrist injuries as a result of lifting something heavy.
Conclusion: According to these results, wrist injuries occur most frequently in weightlifters. Lifting big weights in the gym can lead to a lot of wrist injuries.
Key words: wrist injury, GYM, physical activity, training