Equestrian-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries Presenting to a Chiropractic Practice: A Retrospective Chart Review of 19 Patients.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the types of equestrian-related musculoskeletal injuries and their management. Unassigned: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 19 patients who presented with injuries from equestrian activities at a chiropractic practice from December 2000 to December 2020. Deidentified data were extracted from the charts and summarized. Unassigned: Of the 19 patients, 42.3% presented with acute trauma, 38.5% had overuse injuries, and 19.2% had chronic injuries as a result of previous trauma. We found that 90% of overuse injuries and 18.2% of acute injuries led to chronic conditions that needed ongoing management. Unassigned: From this sample of patients, there was a high percentage of overuse and chronic injuries for patients who participated in equestrian activities.
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Publication Date: 2022-09-22 PubMed ID: 37346236PubMed Central: PMC10280082DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.07.004Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is about an investigation into the types and management of equestrian-related musculoskeletal injuries at a chiropractic practice over a 20-year period.
Study Purpose and Methodology
- The primary purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the types of musculoskeletal injuries that result from equestrian activities and how they are managed in a chiropractic setting.
- To achieve this, the researchers conducted a retrospective review of the charts of 19 patients who had presented with equestrian-related injuries to a chiropractic practice over a two-decade long period, specifically from December 2000 to December 2020.
- The data extracted from these charts were deidentified, meaning any identifying information that could be used to trace back to the patients were removed to ensure privacy and then this deidentified data was summarized for analysis.
Findings of the Study
- The research findings showed that out of the 19 patients, approximately 42.3% presented with acute trauma, and a close 38.5% had overuse injuries. Additionally, 19.2% had chronic injuries that resulted from previous trauma.
- A significant finding from this study was that a high proportion (90%) of overuse injuries developed into chronic conditions that required ongoing management. Furthermore, 18.2% of acute injuries also proceeded to become chronic conditions.
Implications of the Results
- The authors conclude from their data that within this specific sample of patients, there was a high occurrence of overuse and chronic injuries for individuals who participated in equestrian activities. This means that the physical demand of these activities often leads to recurring issues that need continuous treatment and management.
- These findings highlight the potential risks associated with equestrian activities and underscore a need for effective preventive measures, as well as a strategic and long-term approach to managing such injuries.
Cite This Article
APA
Wang TJ, Ward T, Nguyen HT, Hurwitz EL.
(2022).
Equestrian-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries Presenting to a Chiropractic Practice: A Retrospective Chart Review of 19 Patients.
J Chiropr Med, 22(2), 103-106.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2022.07.004 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California.
- Private practice, Hacienda Heights, California.
- Clinical Education Department, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California.
- Office of Public Health Studies, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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