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Skateboarding injuries: An updated review
Kristin M Shuman1, Michael C Meyers
1a Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, Idaho State University , Pocatello, ID, USA.
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|May 29, 2015
Summary
Skateboarding injuries are common, particularly to the upper extremities. Safety measures like protective gear and improved environments can significantly reduce trauma risks for the 6-15 million skateboarders.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
Background:
- Skateboarding is a popular recreational activity and competitive sport with millions of participants in the US.
- Skateboarding injuries represent a significant public health concern, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of injury patterns and risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an in-depth literature review of skateboarding injuries.
- To identify common injury locations, contributing factors, and potential prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of existing studies on skateboarding-related injuries.
- Analysis of injury data including body part affected, severity, and reported causes.
Main Results:
- Upper extremity injuries are most frequent (55-63%), followed by lower extremity injuries (17-26%).
- Head trauma accounts for 3.5-13.1% of injuries, with few fatalities (1.1%), often from vehicle collisions.
- Contributing factors include fatigue, skill level, environmental conditions, equipment, and lack of training.
Conclusions:
- While not all injuries are preventable, implementing safety education, proper protective gear, and safer environments can mitigate risks.
- Standardized data collection and kinetic analysis are recommended for future research.
- Legislation, such as helmet laws, and investment in safer skate environments are crucial for injury reduction.
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