Citation

Schöffl VR, Kuepper T. Wilderness Environ. Med. 2006; 17(3): 187-190.

Affiliation

Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany. Volker.schoeffl@t-online.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17078315

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the injury risk associated with indoor rock climbing competition. METHODS: All injuries reported to medical personnel at the 2005 World Championships in Rock Climbing were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: Four hundred forty-three climbers (273 men, 170 women) from 55 countries participated in 3 separate disciplines totaling 520 climbing days. Only 4 of 18 acute medical problems that were treated were significant injuries, resulting in an injury rate of 3.1 per 1000 hours. CONCLUSIONS: Indoor rock climbing competition has a low injury risk and a very good safety profile.

Language: en