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Surfing injuries.

Sam Sunshine1

  • 1Pacific Crest Medical Group, 5 Journey, Suite 130, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA. sams@miracle.org

Current Sports Medicine Reports
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Surfing is a safe sport with most injuries caused by contact with equipment or the environment. Using common sense, sunscreen, and proper gear can prevent surfing injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Surfing is a popular water sport with unique injury risks.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for surfer safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common surfing injuries and their causes.
  • To outline preventative measures for surfers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surfing-related injury data.
  • Analysis of environmental and equipment factors contributing to injuries.

Main Results:

  • Most surfing injuries result from contact with the surfboard, rocks, coral, or sand.
  • Environmental factors like sun exposure and marine animal encounters also cause injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Surfing is relatively safe compared to other sports.
  • Preventative strategies include using common sense, sunscreen, and appropriate equipment.