Abstract
Background: People nowadays have developed a new passion of weightlifting. Weightlifting focuses on vigorous muscle development. But injuries are also common in weightlifting. This study aims to compare the injury rates among supervised and non-supervised weightlifters.
 Methods: A group of 138 weight lifters was divided into two groups i.e. who did training under supervision and the other who did training without any supervision. Injuries related to musculoskeletal system were identified using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Chi square test was used to see the association of musculoskeletal pain among weightlifters with or without supervision.
 Results: Significant association found between musculoskeletal injuries and supervision. Injuries lesser in number among supervised weightlifters as compared to unsupervised weightlifters. Mean age of weight lifters under supervision and without supervision was 21.99 (SD 3.81) and 24.64 (SD 5.01) respectively. Mean workout days /week among weight lifters under supervision was almost same i.e. 5.67 (SD .63) and was 5.62 (SD .81). Out of 51 participants who work-out for 46-60 min, 30 were not under supervision while 31 weightlifters who work-out for 61-90 min were working out under supervision. Injury rate was more in the region of shoulder in both groups supervised and unsupervised groups while hip/thigh region was less involved in both supervised and unsupervised groups.
 Conclusion: Overall results showed significant association between musculoskeletal injuries and supervision. Injury rate was more among weightlifters who work without supervision as compared to those who work under supervision. Care should be taken and weight lifting and exercises must be performed under expert’s supervision.
Highlights
Passion for weightlifting has increased in the past few years, by idealizing “RAMBO" (1)
A group of 138 weight lifters was divided into two groups i.e. who did training under supervision and the other who did training without any supervision
Injury rate was more among weightlifters who work without supervision as compared to those who work under supervision
Summary
Passion for weightlifting has increased in the past few years, by idealizing “RAMBO" (1). It was observed that after following resistance training protocols under supervision, the leg press strength performance along with squat and bench press strength of several trainees increased (1). Powerlifting includes squats, bench press, and deadlift whereas weight training includes resistance exercises using machines to gain strength. Studies show that weight training is more likely to cause injuries than weightlifting. This research focuses on the group of people involved in any kind of strength training whether weightlifting or powerlifting. This study aims to compare the injury rates among supervised and non-supervised weightlifters. Mean workout days /week among weight lifters under supervision was almost same i.e. 5.67 (SD .63) and was 5.62 (SD .81). Injury rate was more among weightlifters who work without supervision as compared to those who work under supervision. Care should be taken and weight lifting and exercises must be performed under expert’s supervision
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