Assessment and Comparison of Rapid Weight Loss Methods and its Complications in Various Weight Groups of Adult Elite Wrestlers
Background: The prevalence of rapid weight loss methods among wrestlers has raised concerns about their health and performance. This study aimed to assess and compare rapid weight loss methods and its general effects on various weight groups of adult elite wrestlers. Methods: In this analytical-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://jrsr.sums.ac.ir/index.php/jrsr/article/view/219/115 |
| Summary: | Background: The prevalence of rapid weight loss methods among wrestlers has
raised concerns about their health and performance. This study aimed to assess
and compare rapid weight loss methods and its general effects on various weight
groups of adult elite wrestlers.
Methods: In this analytical-descriptive study, the sample consisted of 40 elite
wrestlers with mean age of 24.77 years (12 lightweight, 16 middleweight and 12
heavyweight wrestlers), all having experience of playing in the national team
of the Islamic Republic of Iran for at least three years. The methods and the
effects of rapid weight loss were evaluated using the validated Persian version of
the Oppliger questionnaire (ICC>0.65). Finally, Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square
tests were used to examine the differences between the 3 weight groups using
SPSS 21 (P≤0.05).
Results: The results of this study showed that the most commonly used methods
for weight loss in all three weight groups included increased exercise (79%)
and Intense dieting (76.7%). The results also showed that dizziness (74.4%) and
muscle cramp (69.7%) were the most frequent complications observed in various
weight groups following rapid weight loss. Moreover the results showed that no
significant differences existed between the methods of rapid weight loss and its
complications in various weight groups of wrestlers (P>0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study it seems that the methods
of rapid weight loss and its complications are similar in various weight groups
of adult elite wrestlers. Therefore it seems necessary that adequate information
about appropriate weight loss methods should be provided for wrestlers in order
to prevent the complications of rapid weight loss. |
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| ISSN: | 2345-6159 2345-6159 |