Gangl Thomas, Balke Maurice, Ayhan Gulen, Thuenemann Kirsten
Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Friedrich-Ebert-Krankenhaus Neumuenster, Neumuenster, Schleswig Holstein, Germany.
Surfmedizin e.V., Neumuenster, Germany.
Open Access J Sports Med. 2023 Oct 27;14:69-78. doi: 10.2147/OAJSM.S423872. eCollection 2023.
Wingfoiling is a new popular water sport. Data on the risk of injury or overuse injuries are not yet available. The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence, mechanisms and risk factors for wingfoiling related injuries and the acceptance of safety equipment.
Data for this retrospective study were collected through an online standardized questionnaire. It was accessible from January 2022 to June 2022. Information on demographics, injury history, overuse complaints, use of (safety)equipment and fitness routines over the past 12 months were asked.
A total of 415 completed the questionnaire in full and could be included in the study. Fourteen percent (n = 59) were female, 86% (n = 356) were male. The average age was 43.5 years. Fourteen percent (n = 59) participated in competitions. Thirty-one percent (n = 129) of all participants suffered at least one injury in the past 12 months out of a total of 356 injuries. This corresponds to an injury incidence of 5.7/1000h. Typical mechanism of injury was contact with the own sports equipment. The most frequent cause was individual riding errors due to fatigue with 77.5% (n = 276). The most common acute injury types were contusions, strains, cuts and abrasions of the lower extremities. In the case of chronic complaints (n = 173), the shoulder and knee joint were mainly affected. Seventy-three percent (n = 304) of the participants regularly used a protective equipment, such as a helmet or impactvest.
The injury rate of wingfoiling is comparable to windsurfing and kitesurfing. The majority of injuries are minor injuries to the lower extremities. In case of serious injuries, it is mainly the bony thorax that is affected. Most participants already use protective equipment. Overuse complaints mostly affect the large joints.
翼帆冲浪是一项新兴的热门水上运动。目前尚无关于受伤或过度使用损伤风险的数据。本研究的目的是分析翼帆冲浪相关损伤的发生率、机制和风险因素以及安全设备的接受情况。
本回顾性研究的数据通过在线标准化问卷收集。问卷于2022年1月至2022年6月期间可获取。询问了过去12个月的人口统计学信息、受伤史、过度使用相关主诉、（安全）设备使用情况和健身习惯。
共有415人完整填写了问卷并可纳入研究。其中14%（n = 59）为女性，86%（n = 356）为男性。平均年龄为43.5岁。14%（n = 59）的人参加过比赛。在356起损伤中，所有参与者中有31%（n = 129）在过去12个月内至少受过一次伤。这相当于损伤发生率为5.7/1000小时。典型的损伤机制是与自身运动设备接触。最常见的原因是因疲劳导致的个人骑行失误，占77.5%（n = 276）。最常见的急性损伤类型是下肢的挫伤、拉伤、割伤和擦伤。在慢性主诉（n = 173）的情况下，主要受影响的是肩部和膝关节。73%（n = 304）的参与者经常使用防护设备，如头盔或防撞背心。
翼帆冲浪的损伤率与帆板冲浪和风筝冲浪相当。大多数损伤是下肢的轻伤。在严重损伤的情况下，主要受影响的是胸廓。大多数参与者已经在使用防护设备。过度使用相关主诉大多影响大关节。
