Ahmed Hussain Alqahtani
Senior registrar orthopedic, Orthopedic Department, Armed Forced Hospital South Region, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
FREQUENCY OF INJURIES IN RECREATIONAL BODYBUILDING IN SAUDI ARABIA
Author(s): Ahmed Hussain Alqahtani* and Ali Abdullah Ali Alshehri
Background: Bodybuilding is widely recognized as a safe and effective way of engaging in physical workouts, however not without potential risks. The primary hazards to the musculoskeletal system are related to excessive strain on the joints due to repeated movements and errors in technical execution. Aim: To evaluate the frequency of injuries among recreational bodybuilders in Saudi Arabia. Methods: An cross-sectional research was conducted among individuals engaged in bodybuilding in Saudi Arabia. Participants were given an online questionnaire using Google Link. The data was processed using the SPSS 23.0 software. The Chi-square test was used to examine the association between the incidence of injuries and socio-demographic and training parameters. The significance level was determined to be 0.05. Results: 163 in.. Read More»