[Injuries on vaulting].
Abstract: Using an online questionnaire, the injuries of 649 acrobats on horseback were recorded (636 female, 13 male, average age 20.8 years, average sports time 12.1 years). 64% of the athletes practised their sport in the upper and 34% in the lower performance classes. 62.7% of the athletes hurt themselves on vaulting at least once during their sports time. Most injuries occured at the lower limbs (57.5%), particularly on foot (31.2%) and knee (22.2%). At the upper limbs (26.1%), injuries were most often registered at hands (8.4%) and shoulders (6.0%). 16.4% of the athletes hurt themselves on trunk, head or neck. Main causes of injury were jumping off the horse and unfortunately landing (44%) or falling off the horse (36%). Ruptures most commonly occured (34%), followed by fractures (20%). Athletes were out of action because of their injury for 11.3 weeks on average. 42% of the respondents complained about chronic afflictions (knee 30.4%, trunk 17.9%). Prevention includes fall training, regular physical examinations and training of the trainers. Other measures are controversial (head protection) or still need to be improved (backprotectors).
Publication Date: 2017-02-27 PubMed ID: 28244026DOI: 10.1007/s15006-017-9292-3Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper presents an investigation into injuries sustained by acrobatic equestrians, examining prevalence, location, cause, and long-term impact based on a survey of 649 vaulters.
Methods and Participants
- The research data was collected through an online questionnaire directed at 649 acrobats on horseback, comprising 636 females and 13 males.
- The average age of the participants was 20.8 years old, with an average sporting time of 12.1 years.
- The distribution of participants based on performance level was 64% from the upper-performance class and 34% from lower-performance classes.
Injury Prevalence and Locations
- From the athletes who responded, 62.7% had injured themselves while vaulting at least once within their sporting period.
- The body parts most commonly injured were the lower limbs with 57.5% of incidences, particularly the foot (31.2%) and the knee (22.2%).
- Upper limbs were injured in 26.1% of cases, with hands (8.4%) and shoulders (6.0%) being most often affected.
- Trunk, head or neck injuries cumulatively accounted for 16.4% of injuries sustained by the athletes.
Causes and Types of Injuries
- Jumping off the horse and landing unsuccessfully was reported as the primary cause of injury, accounting for 44% of cases whilst falling off the horse led to 36% of injuries.
- The most common types of injuries were ruptures, occurring in 34% of cases, and fractures, occurring in 20% of cases.
Impact of Injuries
- Athletes were typically unable to perform for an average of 11.3 weeks due to their injuries.
- Chronic afflictions were reported by 42% of respondents, with knees (30.4%) and trunks (17.9%) being the most affected areas.
Prevention and Protection Measures
- Methods of injury prevention mentioned in the study include fall training, regular physical examinations, and enhancing skills and knowledge of the trainers.
- Other preventative measures such as the use of head protection were deemed controversial, and some like back protectors were identified as areas needing further discussion and improvement.
Cite This Article
APA
Raschka C, Feuerbach L.
(2017).
[Injuries on vaulting].
MMW Fortschr Med, 159(Suppl 4), 1-3.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15006-017-9292-3 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Judenbühlweg 11, 97082, Würzburg, Deutschland. christoph.raschka@uni-wuerzburg.de.
- Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Judenbühlweg 11, 97082, Würzburg, Deutschland.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Athletic Injuries
- Female
- Fractures, Bone
- Horses
- Humans
- Male
- Sports
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