Improved safety in ski jumping
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Erhoehte Sicherheit beim Skispringen |
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| Autor: | Wester, Knut |
| Erschienen in: | The American journal of sports medicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 16 (1988), 5, S. 499-500, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0363-5465, 1552-3365 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU198807011694 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Among approximately 2,600 licensed Norwegian ski jumpers, only three injuries that caused a permanent medical disability of at least 10 were incurred during the 5 year period from 1982 through 1986. When compared to the previous 5 year period (1977 to 1981), a dramatic improvement in safety is seen, as both number and severity of such injuries were markedly reduced. There are several probable reasons for this improved safety record: better preparation of the jumps, the return to using only one standard heel block, and the fact that coaches are being more responsible, especially with younger jumpers. Verf.-Referat