Scholarlink

<p>Rapid weight loss is commonly employed by athletes in combat sports to compete in lower weight classes, but it can pose significant health risks, including dehydration, stroke, and kidney failure, especially when extreme methods are used. This practice is further complicated in Paralympic combat sports, where athletes with impairments face unique physiological challenges that increase the potential for injury and health complications. For athletes with impairments, rapid weight loss may exacerbate pre-existing conditions, affect movement patterns, and lead to injuries and fatigue. Additionally, the recent changes to judo weight classes for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games could encourage even more extreme weight-cutting practices, raising concerns about athlete safety. This paper calls for further research to examine the effects of rapid weight loss in Paralympic combat sports, focusing on tailored monitoring strategies for hydration, body composition, and overall metabolic function to ensure the well-being of these athletes.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Is It Time to Look at Rapid Weight Loss in Paralympic Combat Sports?

  • 期刊论文

  • 出版模式：

    开放获取

  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月29日

查看全文
  • Rafael Lima Kons,
  • Jonathan Ache-Dias,
  • Bart Roelands,
  • Romain Meeusen,
  • Daniele Detanico

摘要

Rapid weight loss is commonly employed by athletes in combat sports to compete in lower weight classes, but it can pose significant health risks, including dehydration, stroke, and kidney failure, especially when extreme methods are used. This practice is further complicated in Paralympic combat sports, where athletes with impairments face unique physiological challenges that increase the potential for injury and health complications. For athletes with impairments, rapid weight loss may exacerbate pre-existing conditions, affect movement patterns, and lead to injuries and fatigue. Additionally, the recent changes to judo weight classes for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games could encourage even more extreme weight-cutting practices, raising concerns about athlete safety. This paper calls for further research to examine the effects of rapid weight loss in Paralympic combat sports, focusing on tailored monitoring strategies for hydration, body composition, and overall metabolic function to ensure the well-being of these athletes.