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    • Neurology
    • Sports Medicine

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    • Lightning strikes pose a significant risk during outdoor activities.
    • Seeking shelter under isolated trees is a dangerous practice during thunderstorms.
    • Athletes and outdoor enthusiasts are particularly vulnerable to lightning-related injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the risks of lightning strikes during outdoor activities.
    • To emphasize the neurological consequences of lightning injuries.
    • To promote lightning safety awareness among athletes and recreationists.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a bicyclist struck by lightning.
    • Review of sports associated with high lightning injury rates.
    • Discussion of lightning injury mechanisms and prevention.

    Main Results:

    • The bicyclist sustained spinal cord and peripheral nerve damage.
    • Water sports, golf, camping, hiking, baseball, and football are high-risk activities.
    • Prompt medical attention and rehabilitation were necessary for recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Lightning strikes can cause severe, long-term neurological deficits.
    • Understanding and implementing lightning safety protocols is essential.
    • Education on risk reduction is vital for preventing lightning-related injuries in sports and recreation.