An injury profile of musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit athletes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Injuries are relatively common in CrossFit. This study highlights the prevalence, causes, and management of musculoskeletal injuries in a fairly new yet increasingly popular fitness programme. It highlights the need for injury prevention strategies and proper training techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals participating in this sport.
Authors
- Natasha Simmons
- Julian David Pillay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8502-8878)
Institutions
- Durban University of Technology (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2025/v37i1a18993
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00