Frontiers in Public Health
Sport-specific injury profiles and associated factors in elite wrestlers and judokas
Background Wrestling and judo involve repeated physical contact and substantial musculoskeletal demands. Although the two sports share structural similarities, differences in sport-specific demands may be associated with distinct injury characteristics. This study compared self-reported injury profiles between elite wrestlers and judokas and examined factors associated with reporting multiple injury episodes. Methods This cross-sectional comparative study included 289 Turkish National Team athletes, comprising 143 …