Epidemiology of Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Injuries in Kansas City
This cross-sectional descriptive retrospective epidemiological pilot study determined the frequency, circumstances, type, and outcome of injuries in the members of a Kansas City women's flat track roller derby league. Injuries were reported by 79% of the respondents, with 50% having sustained m...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Missouri medicine 2017-01, Vol.114 (1), p.66-69 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This cross-sectional descriptive retrospective epidemiological pilot study determined the frequency, circumstances, type, and outcome of injuries in the members of a Kansas City women's flat track roller derby league. Injuries were reported by 79% of the respondents, with 50% having sustained multiple injuries. Medical attention was required by 64%. The risk of injury in the sport is high. Further study is needed to identify specific factors that can be modified to decrease the injury rate. |
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| ISSN: | 0026-6620 |