Citation

Wang TJ, Ward T, Nguyen HT, Hurwitz EL. J. Chiropr. Med. 2023; 22(2): 103-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, National University of Health Sciences)

DOI

10.1016/j.jcm.2022.07.004

PMID

37346236

PMCID

PMC10280082

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the types of equestrian-related musculoskeletal injuries and their management.

METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 19 patients who presented with injuries from equestrian activities at a chiropractic practice from December 2000 to December 2020. Deidentified data were extracted from the charts and summarized.

RESULTS: Of the 19 patients, 42.3% presented with acute trauma, 38.5% had overuse injuries, and 19.2% had chronic injuries as a result of previous trauma. We found that 90% of overuse injuries and 18.2% of acute injuries led to chronic conditions that needed ongoing management.

CONCLUSION: From this sample of patients, there was a high percentage of overuse and chronic injuries for patients who participated in equestrian activities.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Athletic Injuries; Retrospective Studies; Horses