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Published on: September 25, 2014
Self-reported concussion history among midwestern skiers and snowboarders
Marko Ivancich1, Vince Berry1, Michael Clark1
1Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701, W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
Aim:
To assess the rate of self-reported concussion in midwestern skiers and snowboarders.
Patients:
Recreational skiers and snowboarders between the ages of 14 and 69 years during a single winter ski season (2020-2021) at a ski area in Wisconsin, USA.
Methods:
Survey study.
Results:
Among this survey population (n = 161), 9.32 and 19.25% reported one or more diagnosed concussion and suspected concussion respectively as a result of a skiing- or snowboarding-related incident. Skiers and snowboarders that self-identified as advanced, those who utilized terrain park features, and those that participated in freestyle competition had significantly higher self-reported rates of concussion.
Conclusion:
Self-reported concussion history indicates a concussion prevalence that is higher than expected based on previous studies. Participants reported significantly more suspected concussions than diagnosed concussions, indicating a possible issue with underreporting in this population.
