Prevalence of eating disorder, body image dissatisfaction and musculoskeletal complaints among former spanish rhythmic gymnasts: a retrospective study
The findings suggest that although the prevalence of EDs is relatively low in this sample, body dissatisfaction remains a significant concern, particularly among individuals with higher BMI. Furthermore, lower back pain is highly prevalent among former gymnasts. These results highlight the need for injury prevention strategies and psychological support following athletic retirement.
Authors
- Carlos Ayán (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3374-843X)
- Miguel Adriano Sánchez-Lastra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7457-3475)
- Nerea Blanco-Martínez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0657-6708)
- José Carlos Diz-Gómez
- Belén Portas-Núñez
Institutions
- Galicia Sur Biomedical Foundation (ES)
- Servicio Gallego de Salud (ES)
- Universidade de Vigo (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Physician and Sportsmedicine
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2025.2597180
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00