Abstract
Objectives:
Musculoskeletal injury is a multifactorial disease that can most often interfere with athlete performance. Basal mass index (BMI) and type or variation of sport can determine the impact of musculoskeletal injury. Therefore, this study aims to see how BMI and sport affect musculoskeletal injuries among athletes.
Methods:
This study assessed how sport and BMI affected the frequency of musculoskeletal injuries using a cross-sectional, quantitative design. 520 participants in two categories of sports—contact sports and non-contact sports—were surveyed to gather data. The participants’ height and weight were used to calculate their BMI, and their medical history provided information on any musculoskeletal injuries. The primary analysis of the data was performed using SPSS software, namely multiple linear regression tests and chi-square tests.
Results:
This study involved 296 contact sports participants and 224 non-contact sports participants. The average BMI of participants was in the normal category range. The results of the regression test showed that BMI and sport simultaneously had a significant joint effect on musculoskeletal injuries (p-value <0.05). Meanwhile, with the results of the chi-square test, BMI did not have a significant relationship with musculoskeletal injuries (p-value > 0.05), but sports (contact and non-contact) had a significant relationship with musculoskeletal injuries (P-value <0.05).
Conclusion:
This study concludes that BMI and sports have a significant influence on the occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries. In contrast, BMI alone does not have a significant influence, but the type of sport (contact and non-contact) has a significant influence on musculoskeletal injuries. To reduce musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and non-athletes alike, further study is advised to examine its association with age, lifestyle, and other sports-specific factors.