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Injuries among World Cup freestyle skiers
Tonje Wåle Flørenes1, Stig Heir, Lars Nordsletten
1Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, PB 4014 Ullevål Stadion, N-0806 Oslo, Norway. tonje.wale.florenes@nih.no
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 8, 2010
Summary
Professional freestyle skiers experience a high rate of injuries, particularly severe knee and head injuries. This study highlights the significant injury risks in competitive freestyle skiing.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited data exists on injury incidence and patterns in professional freestyle skiing.
- Understanding these risks is crucial for athlete safety and injury prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the risk of injury among competitive World Cup (WC) freestyle skiers.
- To identify common injury patterns and locations during the competitive season.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study design was employed, interviewing WC freestyle skiers from 20 nations.
- Data collected covered acute injuries sustained during the 2006-2009 winter competitive seasons.
- Interviews included athletes, coaches, or medical personnel to ensure comprehensive injury recording.
Main Results:
- A total of 291 acute injuries were recorded among 662 skiers, with 32% classified as severe (>28 days absence).
- The knee was the most frequently injured body part (27%), followed by the head (13%).
- Injury rates were high during competitions, with no significant sex-based differences observed.
Conclusions:
- Competitive freestyle skiers face a high overall injury rate, with a notable proportion of severe injuries.
- Knee injuries are most common and severe, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention.
- Sex does not appear to be a significant factor in freestyle skiing injury rates.
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