Ice Skating Injuries: A Review of Literature on Nature of Injuries and the Role of Preventive Strategies
Abstract
Despite the fact that ice skating is one of the most popular sports, its risks of potential injuries
are often underestimated. There are a variety of injuries associated with this sports ranging from
acute injuries like fractures to chronic manifestations like tendon injuries and tendinoses. Some and
quite few of these injuries are preventable by good planning and good education. Skaters should be
educated on best methods of breaking their falls and freely supplied with protective measures at the
ice rink. The aim of this study was to review the characteristics of injuries caused by ice skating, to
compare them in children and adults, to identify risk factors associated with such injuries and to
review the role of injury prevention strategies. We evaluated these injuries, were able to identify the
risk factors and were able to formulate prevention strategies.
Collections
- Trauma and Orthopaedics [218]
Date
2017-09Author
Athar, Sajjad
Ashwood, Neil
Mirhadi, Sara