Citation

Bernard AA, Corlett S, Thomsen E, Bell N, McMahon A, Richmond P, Porter KM. Injury 1988; 19(3): 191-192.

Affiliation

Birmingham Accident Hospital.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3248897

Abstract

A total of 169 consecutive injuries to ice skaters is reviewed. The majority resulted from falls and occurred in young people with little or no previous skating experience. Speed and crowding on the ice may be contributory. Injuries occur because of a casual attitude to the sport and because of a lack of awareness of the potentially serious injuries that can result. It would be beneficial for beginners to undergo specific instruction and, if possible, at separate times or in separate areas.