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- Title
Characterization of Injuries During Hardcourt Bike Polo Participation: A Descriptive Survey
- Authors
Noh, Maureen Y.; Laker, Scott R.; Vincent, Heather K.
- Abstract
Objective: To describe injury rates and patterns in the emerging sport of hardcourt bike polo (HBP). Design: Descriptive survey. Setting: HBP playing areas (urban flat concrete surfaces). Participants: Twenty-two adult (≥18 years) HBP players who presented to a routine thrice-weekly playing site completed the survey. Main Outcome Measurements: Participants completed a survey that was used to evaluate demographics; frequency of play; rate, localization, and severity of injuries sustained in the past 1 year; and use of medical care. Results: The incidence of sustaining an injury in 1 year was 0.86. The main sites of injury involved the knee, elbow, wrist, and hand. Medical attention was sought by 15% of the injured players. Conclusion: HBP is a rapidly evolving urban sport in which participants are at risk for trauma-related injury, some of which may be preventable by the addition of appropriate safety equipment.
- Subjects
SPORTS injuries; MEDICAL care; BICYCLE polo; WOUND care; SPORTS safety; PROTECTIVE equipment (Sporting goods); JOINT injuries
- Publication
PM & R: Journal of Injury, Function & Rehabilitation, 2011, Vol 3, Issue 6, p523
- ISSN
1934-1482
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.pmrj.2011.02.004