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Injuries in intercollegiate rodeo athletes.

M C Meyers1, J R Elledge, J C Sterling

  • 1Fort Bend Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Associates, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Collegiate rodeo athletes experience a high risk of acute injuries, particularly in roughstock events. Most injuries are contusions and strains, with a significant risk during the ride and due to equipment issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Collegiate rodeo involves high-risk maneuvers and potential for acute injuries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete safety and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the incidence and types of acute injuries in collegiate rodeo athletes.
  • To identify specific events and circumstances associated with higher injury risk.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 156 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association athletes over a 7-month season.
  • Data collected on injuries, exposures, event types, and injury circumstances.
  • Injury types (contusions, strains, concussions, fractures, dislocations) were categorized.

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Main Results:

  • 138 acute injuries were recorded from 3292 exposures.
  • Roughstock and steer wrestling events accounted for 92% of injuries.
  • Contusions (42%) and strains (16%) were the most common injuries; fractures/dislocations were rare (5%).

Conclusions:

  • Collegiate rodeo athletes face a high potential for injury, especially in roughstock events.
  • Injury prevention efforts should focus on roughstock disciplines and address equipment-related incidents.
  • Enhanced sports medicine education is recommended for this athletic population.