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[Athletic injuries in wind surfing].

R Mettler1, K Biener

  • 1Institut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin, Zürich.

Schweizerische Zeitschrift Fur Sportmedizin
|December 1, 1991
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Windsurfing has a low annual injury incidence (0.02 per athlete), significantly lower than sports like cycling. Most injuries affect the feet and legs, often caused by board contact or falls, necessitating protective gear.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Injury Epidemiology

Context:

  • Assessing sports-related injuries in windsurfing participants.
  • Comparing injury rates across different sports.
  • Investigating the causes and types of windsurfing injuries.

Purpose:

  • To determine the annual incidence of sports-related injuries in windsurfing.
  • To identify common injury locations and causes in windsurfing.
  • To evaluate the impact of injuries on athlete training and daily life.

Summary:

  • Anamnesis of 189 Swiss Wind Surfing Federation members revealed an annual injury incidence of 0.02 per athlete.
  • Feet (36.5%) and legs (23.5%) were the most affected body parts. Common causes included board contact (33%), shore incidents (20%), and mast falls (19%).

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  • Injuries resulted in an average of 25.2 days of training cessation, 10.2 days of work interruption, and a 2.0-day hospital stay. Lack of protective gear like surf-shoes contributed to bruises and wounds.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the relatively low injury risk in windsurfing compared to other sports.
    • Identifies specific injury patterns and causes, informing injury prevention strategies.
    • Emphasizes the need for protective equipment to mitigate common injuries in windsurfing.