What position do you play? Eating disorder pathology among rugby players, and the understudied role of player position.

Emilio J Compte Stuart B MurrayAna R SepúlvedaSofia SchweigerMichelle BressanFernando Torrente

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2018)

Our findings suggest that ED symptoms differ as a function of player position, and that elevated eating pathology in rugby players is associated with appearance comparison and exercise dependence. Despite the possible implications for prevention and treatment efforts, the clinical validity of the current findings must be confirmed with further research.

Keyphrases

physical activity
emergency department
high intensity
weight loss
resistance training
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy