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Powerlifting Injury Rates: What I Learned Surveying 1,900 Powerlifters

  • Survey targeting 1,900 powerlifters analyzed to explore the rates and conditions associated with acute injuries in the sport.
  • Men reported a higher incidence of acute injuries at 66.9% compared to 49.2% of women, controlling for factors like training age and competitive level.
  • Key predictors of acute injuries included longer training duration, higher frequency of competition, greater lifting ability, and prior chronic injuries.
  • Surprisingly, training volume, frequency per lift, and intensity above 85% of 1RM did not significantly predict injury risks.
  • The absence of significant findings related to training style may indicate other unmeasured factors influencing injury risks, necessitating further research.
  • The analysis suggests an attempt to differentiate injury risks by gender, but significant variables point generally to training intensity and duration.
  • A follow-up prospective study is underway to provide a more detailed analysis of training and injury correlation in powerlifters.
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