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Competitive figure skating injuries.

Joseph D Fortin1, Diana Roberts

  • 1Spine Technology and Rehabilitation, PC, Indiana University School of Medicine, 7230 Engle Road, Suite 210, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA. fortin@pol.net

Pain Physician
|August 2, 2006
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Figure skating injuries are common, with lower extremity and overuse injuries predominating. Pairs skaters and senior skaters experienced more injuries, highlighting a need for better rehabilitation strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Injury Epidemiology

Background:

  • Figure skating is a demanding sport with a high risk of injury.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the nature, type, and frequency of injuries in competitive figure skaters.
  • To identify risk factors associated with figure skating injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from medical history forms of 208 participants.
  • On-site evaluations of 55 skaters who sought treatment.
  • Analysis of injury types, locations, and exacerbations.

Main Results:

  • 26% of skaters sustained injuries during the competition.

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  • Lower extremity injuries were most common, followed by low back injuries (14.6%).
  • Pairs skaters and senior skaters had higher injury rates.
  • 64% of injuries were exacerbations of pre-existing conditions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Most competitive figure skating injuries are overuse-related.
    • Predisposing factors and rehabilitation methods require further evaluation.
    • Targeted interventions for pairs and senior skaters may be beneficial.