Open AccessSideline Coverage of Figure Skating Events
Author(s) -
Kristen Lambrinakos-Raymond,
Brian Fitzgerald,
Ellen Geminiani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000597
Subject(s) - athletes , medicine , competition (biology) , speed skating , health care , process (computing) , medical emergency , medical education , physical therapy , simulation , computer science , ecology , economic growth , economics , biology , operating system
The sport of figure skating has evolved to include various disciplines and athletes continue to push the limits of the skills they perform, thus increasing the potential for injury in practice, as well as in competition. To provide optimal rink side coverage, health care professionals must be aware of the elements skaters perform and the injuries to be expected. Appropriate planning and coordination of medical services is required to ensure adequate and timely care of injured figure skaters. Protocols developed for local, national, and international events are available to assist in this process.