Comparison of Acute Orthopaedic Injuries From Cardiovascular Versus Strength Exercise in Adolescents and Young Adults to the Emergency Department: An Analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Database, 2018-2022

Thousands of adolescents and young adults are injured each year while exercising. Strength training injuries were more common in men, but cardiovascular exercise injuries were comparable between men and women. Young age was associated with higher injury rates from all exercise types. Cardiovascular and strength exercises were associated with different injury patterns. Future studies should consider longer periods and overall participation to compare the incidence between cardiovascular and strength exercise.