Zusammenfassung

Befragung von Skihallenbesucher(inne)n über einen Zeitraum von einem Jahr zur Motivation des Skihallenbesuchs, zu Erfahrungen mit Wintersport in der Skihalle, zum verwendeten Sportgerät oder Material, zur wintersportlichen Vorgeschichte u.v.m.
Bestandsaufnahme zur Unfall- und Verletzungsproblematik in Skihallen (am Beispiel der allrounder winter world in Neuss) mit Hilfe eines Unfallprotokolls in der Skihalle (Dokumentation von Unfallhergang, Verletzungsart und -folgen), einer Dokumentation der ambulant oder stationär versorgten Sportverletzungen und -unfälle in der Unfallambulanz des Lukaskrankenhauses (Neuss) sowie einer retrospektiven, telefonischen Nachbefragung der Verunfallten.

(Zwischen)Ergebnisse

Skiing or snowboarding in an indoor facility is enjoying increasing popularity. The purpose of this study was to determine the reasons which motivate winter sportsmen/women to visit an indoor winter sports facility. How do they assess the possibilities of enjoying skiing and snowboarding all year round? Over a period of one year 2.650 sportsmen have been interviewed (40.2% female, 59.8% male) at the Allrounder Winter World in Neuss (Germany) with the help of a questionnaire. The interviewees were on average 26.6 (± 11.0) years old (age spectrum: between 6 and 75 years). 42.9% of the respondents specified that they were visiting an indoor facility for the first time. The sporting activity was quoted as the priority reason for visiting. 57.9% of hall visitors came to ski, 40.1% to snowboard and 2.0% to tyre-tubing or miscellaneous. On average the skiers (30.2 ± 12.1 years) were considerably older than the snowboarders (22.4 ± 7.3 years). Approximately one fourth (22.5%) of the snowboarders appointed themselves as absolute beginners (with no or little experience), while only 10.6% of the skiers were beginners. Only approximately 30% of winter sportsmen warmed up prior to their sporting activity. The snow quality was assessed on a scale of grades from 1 to 5 as good (median = 2). Crowding on the slope was rated as reasonable. Safeguarding against potential sources of danger was assessed as good (median = 2). This also applied to the lift capacity (median = 2) and lighting (median = 2). Accident and Injury Trends: In a one-year study all sports injuries/accidents reported at the ski hall were documented and evaluated by way of an accident protocol. Injuries requiring medical attention or treatment were documented in the casualty department and accident victims were interviewed by a telephone survey. 372 indoor skiing accidents were reported, 64.5% involving men, and 35.5% women. The average age of accident victims was 22.6 ± 9.7 years. The age spectrum ranged from 4 to 57 years. Approximately 60% were snowboarding and 35% were skiing accidents. Injuries stemming from other sports equipment played a minor role. The following interim results are based on 162 telephone interviews. Many accident victims can be considered as beginners with no or minimal experience. Snowboarders primarily suffered injuries to the upper body, followed by injuries of the lower extremities, head injuries and trunk injuries. In the case of skiing accidents, injuries of the lower extremities predominated, followed by injuries affecting the upper body and injuries of head and trunk. Fractures were the most common type of injury for snowboarders, followed by contusions, distorsions and luxations. Among snowboarders who sustained fractures injuries to the distal radius were most common. Snowboarders not only sustained luxations of the shoulder, but also luxations of the elbow, the patella and even the hip. For skiers very similar percentages of fractures, contusions and distorsions were observed. Most of the distorsions related to the knee, most of the fractures involved the lower leg. Snowboarders seem to suffer a particular risk since they prefer to use the very challenging fun park section of the ski hall which provokes more dangerous situations leading to injuries as a consequence. The use of wrist-guards (which might prevent the majority of snowboarders distal radius fractures) was not very popular among snowboarders. With respect to preventive accident and injury measures, indoor winter sports provide optimum preparatory opportunities for the winter sports season or approaching winter holiday, be it by means of extensive material tests, refreshing ones skiing skills or through regular, e.g. ski-specific, fitness training.