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The Orthopaedic Surgeon's Guide to Surfing Injuries
Charles A Popkin1, Kyle K Obana, William N Levine
1From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.
Summary
Surfing injuries stem from unique paddling and maneuvering biomechanics. Understanding these, along with prevention and treatment strategies, is crucial for physicians as the sport grows globally.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Aquatic Sports Injuries
Background:
- Surfing's global popularity has surged since the early 20th century.
- Physicians require knowledge of surfing-specific injuries for effective patient care.
- Unique biomechanics differentiate surfing injuries from other aquatic or overhead sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of surfing biomechanics.
- To detail the orthopaedic injury profiles common in surfers.
- To outline injury prevention, return-to-sport protocols, and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on surfing biomechanics and injuries.
- Analysis of injury patterns related to paddling and maneuvering.
- Synthesis of information on prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
Main Results:
- Surfing involves distinct prone paddling and lower extremity maneuvering biomechanics.
- Injury profiles in surfers differ from those in other aquatic or overhead sports.
- Key areas for research include advanced injury prevention and optimized return-to-surfing guidelines.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of surfing biomechanics is essential for recognizing and managing injuries.
- This review serves as a guide for healthcare professionals treating surfers.
- Further research is needed to advance orthopaedic care in surfing.
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