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Injuries in whitewater kayaking.

D C Fiore1, J D Houston

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV 89557, USA. fiore@med.unr.edu

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 31, 2001
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Whitewater kayaking injuries are most often caused by striking objects, affecting the upper extremities. Increased time spent kayaking is the only predictor of injury, though most kayakers report good recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Recreational Safety

Background:

  • Whitewater kayaking is a popular recreational activity with inherent risks.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective safety strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide epidemiological data on whitewater kayaking injuries.
  • To identify predictors and common mechanisms of injury in whitewater kayaking.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective survey was distributed to whitewater kayakers.
  • Data collected included demographics, experience, injury mechanism, activity, and severity.
  • Statistical analysis identified predictors of injury.

Main Results:

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  • 219 of 392 respondents reported 282 distinct injury events.
  • Increased days kayaking per season was the only independent predictor of injury.
  • Striking objects (44%) was the most common mechanism; upper extremity injuries were most frequent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Injury likelihood is linked to exposure (days kayaking per season).
    • Injury rates generally paralleled participation, except for Class V kayakers.
    • Most injuries occurred on rivers assessed as appropriate for the kayaker's skill level.