Open AccessSpinal Cord Injuries in Wave-Riding Sports
Author(s) -
Audrey Falconi,
David Flick,
Jason Ferguson,
John E. Glorioso
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000246
Subject(s) - medicine , spinal cord injury , athletes , poison control , physical medicine and rehabilitation , injury prevention , spinal cord , physical therapy , medical emergency , psychiatry
Spinal cord injury is a nonfatal, catastrophic consequence of wave-riding sports. With surfing at the core, a multitude of activities have evolved that attempt to harness the power of ocean waves. The unique qualities of each wave-riding sport, in combination with the environmental factors of the ocean, define the risk for potential injuries. As wave-riding sports have become more advanced, athletes continue to push physical barriers. Taller waves are attempted while incorporating aerial maneuvers, all without protective equipment.