Psychological Factors as Predictors of Sports Injuries in Weight Trainers: A 9-Month Prospective Cohort Study

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Mohammad Hossein Rezvani · University of Shahrood

Somayeh Sheikhmollahi · University of Shahrood

Luís Calmeiro · Nanyang Technological University

Ross Wadey · St Mary's University Twickenham London

Abstract

Our study showed that psychological factors, particularly obsessive passion and exercise addiction, significantly elevate injury risk in weight trainers. Training with a partner offers protective benefits. Injury prevention programs should incorporate psychological screening, promote rest and recovery, and encourage supportive training environments.

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Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

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Published in: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 14, Issue 3, pp. 23259671251407334-23259671251407334

DOI: 10.1177/23259671251407334

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Psychological Factors as Predictors of Sports Injuries in Weight Trainers: A 9-Month Prospective Cohort Study

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