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  • Sports Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Ocean Sports

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  • Surfing boasts an 800-year history, originating in Polynesia and now a global sport.
  • It has evolved significantly with advancements in surfboard design and technology.
  • Surfing is now an Olympic sport, reflecting its global popularity with over 35 million participants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the frequency and types of acute and overuse injuries in surfing.
  • To assess the safety profile of surfing compared to other sports.
  • To identify hazardous environmental factors and injury prevention strategies in surfing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on surfing injuries.
  • Analysis of injury data from surfing events and organizations.
  • Comparison of surfing injury rates with collision sports.

Main Results:

  • Limited studies exist on surfing injury frequency and type.
  • Surfing is considered safer than collision sports like rugby or American football.
  • Most surfing injuries are mild to moderate; fatal injuries are rare.
  • Environmental surfing injuries are generally mild and preventable.

Conclusions:

  • Surfing injuries are predominantly mild to moderate and largely preventable.
  • The sport's safety profile is favorable compared to high-impact collision sports.
  • Continued research and safety initiatives are crucial for surfing's advancement.