Surfing Injuries Requiring First Aid in New Zealand, 2007-2012Authors:Moran K., e col.Low relevanceObjective: reports on nondrown- ing, sur ng-related incidents that required medical rst aid on beaches during ve summer seasons from 2007–2012. Methods: Retrospective descriptive analysis of data from lifeguard first-aid reports from 2007-2012. Results: 16% ( não = 1,327) of injuries were the consequence of surfing activity. More males than females were treated for surfing […]
Gender Differences in Physical Performance Characteristics of Elite SurfersAuthors:Parsonage J e col.Medium relevanceFonte: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Publish Ahead of Print Location: Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Center, Casuarina Beach, Australia. Research Center for Exercise and Sport Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia. Objective: to describe and compare gender differences in the physical performance characteristics of elite surfers. Methods: Twenty competitive female surfers (CFS) and […]
Bone Health in Middle and Older SurfersAuthors:Simas V. e col. High relevanceSource: Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine »Volume 10 Location: Water Based Research Unit, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Promethean Way, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226, Australia Objective: Study of bone density in middle and old surfers Methods: 2 groups Surfers vs. Non-Surfers, age and gender equivalents. Age between 50-75 years. Evaluated: […]
Sun exposure burns and sunscreen habits in elite water sport athletes: Surfers, Windsurfers and Olympic SailorsAuthors:De Castro Maqueda et al. High relevanceLocation: Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Av. Saharawi Republic s / n, Puerto Real, Cadiz, 11519, Spain Source: Journal of Cancer Education 2019 DOI: 10.1007 / s13187-018-1466-x Objective: To analyze the sun exposure habits of elite aquatic athletes, along with the history of sunburn and skin exams, taking into […]
Big wave surfing: a doctor’s perspectiveAuthors:Terrance Farrell, D.O. High relevanceLocation: Emergency Medicine, Medical Director WSL Big Wave Tour, United States Source: Sports Orthop. Traumatol. xx, xx – xx (2018) Objective: introduction to the sport and the competition of surfing on big waves. In addition, report the medical support infrastructure for athletes. Methodology: review article by the author, medical director of the WSL giant wave […]
Profiling shoulder strength in competitive surfersAuthors:James FurnessBen SchramTim Cottman-FieldsBrendan SoliaJosh SecombMedium relevanceAbstract: The shoulder region has the highest incidence of acute injuries in the sport of surfing. Little is known about the strength profile at the shoulder in a surfing cohort. The primary aim of this study was to establish the reliability of a rotator cuff strength testing procedure for surfers with a secondary aim of […]
Orthopedic Injuries in Professional Surfers: A Retrospective Study at a Single Orthopedic CenterAuthors:Hohn E., e col.Low relevanceLocation: San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program, St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco, CA; † The Taylor Collaboration, St. Mary’s Medical Center, San Francisco, CA; and ‡ Kramer Orthopedics, Newport Beach, CA. Objective: to evaluate orthopedic injuries in professional surfers. Method: Retrospective Observational Study. The charts of professional surfers from a single orthopedic center were reviewed […]
Acute and chronic injuries in competitive surfingAuthors:Inada K., Matsumoto Y.,Kihara T., Naoyuki Tsuji N.,Netsu M.,Kanari S., Yakame K.,Arima S.High relevanceObjective: to clarify the characteristics of acute injuries and chronic disorders in competitive surfing, through the study of athletes from the JPSA Japan Pro Surfing Association, since 2009. Study Design: Epidemiological evaluation / case series Methods: Data were collected from professional surfers certified by JPSA during competitions and on an outpatient basis. 1707 cases of […]
Acute and chronic injuries in competitive surfingAuthors:Inada K., Matsumoto Y.,Kihara T., Naoyuki Tsuji N.,Netsu M.,Kanari S., Yakame K.,Arima S.High relevanceObjective: to clarify the characteristics of acute injuries and chronic disorders in competitive surfing, through the study of athletes from the JPSA Japan Pro Surfing Association, since 2009. Study Design: Epidemiological evaluation / case series Methods: Data were collected from professional surfers certified by JPSA during competitions and on an outpatient basis. 1707 cases of […]
Is it safe to go back to the water?Authors:Leonard AFC. e colHigh relevancePlace: European Center for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Truro, UK, Center for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford, UK and NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK Source: International Journal of Epidemiology, 2018, 1-15 doi: 10.1093 / ije / dyx281 Original articl Background: A systematic review […]