Citation

Falconi A, Flick D, Ferguson J, Glorioso JE. Curr. Sports Med. Rep. 2016; 15(2): 116-120.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1249/JSR.0000000000000246

PMID

26963021

Abstract

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.

Language: en