Injuries to riders in the cross country phase of eventing: the importance of protective equipment
| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Reiterverletzungen in den Gelaendedisziplinen des Reitsports: die Wichtigkeit von Schutzausruestung |
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| Autor: | Whitlock, M.R. |
| Erschienen in: | British journal of sports medicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 33 (1999), 3, S. 212-214, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0306-3674, 1473-0480 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199906309866 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Objectives: To determine the distribution of injuries in the eventing discipline of equestrian sports and the effectiveness of the protective equipment worn. Methods: Data on all injuries sustained in the cross country phase over fixed obstacles were collected from 54 days of competition from 1992 to 1997. This involved 16940 rides. Results: Data on a total of 193 injuries were collected, which included two deaths. This represents an injury rate of 1.1%. Head and facial injuries represented the largest group (31%), with one third of these requiring treatment in hospital. All riders were wearing protective helmets and body protectors. Conclusions: Eventing is one of the most dangerous equestrian sports. Improved protective equipment, which is mandatory for 1999, should reduce the severity of these injuries. Verf.-Referat