WHEN SPORTS BECOME HARMFUL-A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Mierlan Oana Laura "St. John" Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children, Galați
  • Amariței Octav "St. Andrew the Apostle" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, Galați
  • Boghean A. "St. Andrew the Apostle" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, Galați
  • Gurău T. V. Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunărea de Jos" University, Galați
  • Popa G.V. Dental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunărea de Jos" University, Galați
  • Zaharescu Anamaria Dental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunărea de Jos" University, Galați
  • Popa C. A. "St. Andrew the Apostle" Clinical County Emergency Hospital, Galați
  • Guțu Cristian "Aristide Serfioti" Military Emergency Hospital, Galați
  • Mehedinți Mihaela Cezarina Department of Morphological and Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, "Dunărea de Jos" University, Galați

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35219/efms.2024.3.04

Keywords:

sports, carpal tunnel syndrome, overuse, mechanical stress, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, tenis elbow

Abstract

This study presents the case of a 27-year-old man who presented with progressive fatigue and
discomfort in both hands, symptoms that led to the diagnosis of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
Exclusion of secondary causes and the absence of professional exposure to repetitive movements
allowed for attributing the etiology to mechanical stress, resulting from a prolonged history of joint
overuse associated with weightlifting. The aim of this study is to highlight a possible connection between
excessive engagement in sports activities and the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. In recent
years, awareness of the importance of physical activity has significantly increased, which is a positive
aspect; however, even a beneficial activity like sports must be balanced, as excess can have
repercussions.

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Published

2025-01-09

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): supplementary

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How to Cite

“WHEN SPORTS BECOME HARMFUL-A CASE STUDY” (2025) Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle XV, Physical Education and Sport Management, 2(3), pp. 42–53. doi:10.35219/efms.2024.3.04.

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