González-Devesa D, García-Rubio J, Diz-Gómez JC, Ayán-Pérez C. Training profile, sporting habits and injury characteristics of Spanish obstacle course races participants: cross-sectional study.
PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2024:1-8. [PMID:
38197304 DOI:
10.1080/00913847.2024.2303967]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to provide information on the training profile and characteristics of injuries sustained by obstacle course racing competitors.
METHODS
This research is a nationwide cross-sectional, self-administered online survey conducted in 2023.
RESULTS
We analyzed the data collected from 201 obstacle course racing participants (mean age: 33.8 ± 7.1 years; 60.7% men). On average, athletes had 2.9 ± 2.4 years of obstacle course racing experience and participated in approximately four races in the previous year. Most of these races covered distances of 5-10 km (65.2%). Among the participants, 28.4% reported injuries, with the upper extremities being the most frequently affected. Approximately 19% of these injuries required medical supervision, and 2% led to hospitalization.
CONCLUSION
Injury risk in obstacle course racing participants was associated with participation in a higher number of obstacle course racing competitions, reduced time between these competitions and having performed specific obstacle training.
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