آزمونهای عملکردی، وزن و سابقه آسیب می تواند آسیبهای ورزشکاران حرفه ای و نخبه کیک بوکسینگ را پیش بینی کند

Background and Objective: Sports injuries are highly prevalent in professional kickboxing. This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of functional (FMS) and demographic factors (age, sex, injury history, training history, height, weight) on the occurrence and severity of injuries in elite Iranian kickboxing athletes.

Methods: Seventy-two professional athletes (45 men, 27 women) in youth (18–25 years) and adult (26–35 years) categories were followed prospectively for six months. In the pre-season phase, FMS scores (range 0–21), demographic characteristics, and prior injury history were recorded. Injury was defined as any training- or competition-related event leading to at least one missed session. Injury severity was categorized based on time loss into three levels: mild (1–3 days), moderate (4–14 days), and severe (>14 days). Injuries were documented using the standard Australian Sports Injury Questionnaire (with established validity and reliability). Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression (for injury occurrence) and ordinal logistic regression (for injury severity).

Results: Injury prevalence was 65.2%. FMS score (OR=0.70, p=0.008), body weight (OR=1.04, p=0.032), and previous injury history (OR=3.52, p<0.001) were significant predictors of injury occurrence. For injury severity, FMS score (OR=0.76, p=0.027) and previous injury history (OR=3.14, p=0.001) were significant. These effects were stronger in men and adults, while non-significant trends were observed in women and youth.

Conclusion: Low FMS score, higher body weight, and previous injury history are the strongest predictors of injury in Iranian kickboxing. Pre-season FMS screening, weight management, and complete rehabilitation of prior injuries are recommended to reduce injury risk.