Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado.
Sports Health. 2014 Mar;6(2):136-8. doi: 10.1177/1941738113508073.
Head injuries are responsible for the majority of serious equestrian sports injuries and deaths. Because of significant health risks to equestrians, education regarding the prevention of head and brain injuries is essential.
A significant number of riders have experienced a concussion, and few have knowledge of concussion.
Cross-sectional study.
Level 2.
Ninety-four riders competing, riding, or attending equestrian events at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, from January to April 2010 were surveyed. Measures of central tendency were utilized to evaluate response patterns.
Almost half of equestrian riders (44%) experienced concussions during their careers. Those riders who suffered a brain injury were likely to return to riding without seeking medical clearance. Almost 40% of riders were never educated regarding concussions, while 15% received education from their trainers.
Education of riders, parents, and horse trainers is needed to raise awareness of concussions and reduce the likelihood of subsequent injuries.
头部损伤是导致大多数严重马术运动损伤和死亡的原因。由于骑马者存在重大健康风险,因此进行有关头部和脑损伤预防的教育至关重要。
许多骑手都经历过脑震荡,而且很少有人了解脑震荡。
横断面研究。
2 级。
2010 年 1 月至 4 月,在佛罗里达州惠灵顿的棕榈滩国际马术中心参加、骑马或参加马术活动的 94 名骑手接受了调查。利用集中趋势度量来评估反应模式。
近一半的马术骑手(44%)在其职业生涯中经历过脑震荡。遭受脑损伤的骑手很可能在未经医疗许可的情况下恢复骑马。近 40%的骑手从未接受过有关脑震荡的教育,而 15%的骑手则从教练那里接受了教育。
需要对骑手、家长和驯马师进行教育,以提高对脑震荡的认识并减少随后受伤的可能性。