Sport-specific injuries and medical problems of figure skaters. WMJ 2007 Sep;106(6):330-4
Date
11/01/2007Pubmed ID
17970015Scopus ID
2-s2.0-35848962249 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 35 CitationsAbstract
Figure skating is becoming increasingly popular as both a recreational and competitive sport. As the number of figure skating participants increases, so will the number of active patients who present to their primary care physician with sport-related injuries and medical problems. Figure skating is a unique sport that continues to evolve and progress with participants partaking in more difficult moves and more rigorous training programs. Common problems in figure skating include acute musculo-skeletal injuries and chronic overuse injuries, which primarily occur in the foot, ankle, knee, leg, hip, and lower back. Figure skaters are also more likely to endure specific medical problems such as exercise-induced bronchospasm and eating disorders. Primary care physicians are able to contribute to their figure skating patient's health by recognition and appropriate treatment of acute injuries and prevention of chronic injuries and other medical problems.
Author List
Porter EB, Young CC, Niedfeldt MW, Gottschlich LMAuthors
Laura Gottschlich DO Associate Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinCraig C. Young MD Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
Athletic Injuries
Back Injuries
Child
Child, Preschool
Competitive Behavior
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Equipment Design
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Female
Humans
Leg Injuries
Male
Musculoskeletal System
Physical Education and Training
Skating
Sports Equipment
Sports Medicine
Time Factors
