J C Reeser1, R L Berg. 1. Marshfield Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA. reeser.jonathan@marshfieldclinic.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the injury patterns among competitive curlers. METHODS: Participants at two curling championship events were asked to complete injury history questionnaires. RESULTS: 76 curlers (39%) participated; 79% of these reported curling related musculoskeletal pain, most commonly involving the knee (54%), back (33%), and shoulder (20%). Sweeping and delivering the stone were most likely to provoke symptoms. Time loss injuries were estimated to occur at a rate of 2 per 1000 athlete exposures. CONCLUSIONS: Curling appears to be a relatively safe winter sport. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings and to further define the risk factors for curling related injuries.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the injury patterns among competitive curlers. METHODS:Participants at two curling championship events were asked to complete injury history questionnaires. RESULTS: 76 curlers (39%) participated; 79% of these reported curling related musculoskeletal pain, most commonly involving the knee (54%), back (33%), and shoulder (20%). Sweeping and delivering the stone were most likely to provoke symptoms. Time loss injuries were estimated to occur at a rate of 2 per 1000 athlete exposures. CONCLUSIONS: Curling appears to be a relatively safe winter sport. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings and to further define the risk factors for curling related injuries.
Authors: Iona Robertson; Graham P Arnold; Weijie Wang; Tim S Drew; Sadiq Nasir; Calum MacDonald; Rami J Abboud Journal: BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med Date: 2017-08-06