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Self-reported concussion history among midwestern skiers and snowboarders. Concussion 2022 Dec;8(1):CNC100

Date

03/07/2023

Pubmed ID

36874878

Pubmed Central ID

PMC9979102

DOI

10.2217/cnc-2022-0007

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85149409442 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   2 Citations

Abstract

AIM: To assess the rate of self-reported concussion in midwestern skiers and snowboarders.

PATIENTS: Recreational skiers and snowboarders between the ages of 14 and 69 years during a single winter ski season (2020-2021) at a ski area in Wisconsin, USA.

METHODS: Survey study.

RESULTS: Among this survey population (n = 161), 9.32 and 19.25% reported one or more diagnosed concussion and suspected concussion respectively as a result of a skiing- or snowboarding-related incident. Skiers and snowboarders that self-identified as advanced, those who utilized terrain park features, and those that participated in freestyle competition had significantly higher self-reported rates of concussion.

CONCLUSION: Self-reported concussion history indicates a concussion prevalence that is higher than expected based on previous studies. Participants reported significantly more suspected concussions than diagnosed concussions, indicating a possible issue with underreporting in this population.

Author List

Ivancich M, Berry V, Clark M, Beaumont A, Norrbom C, Amundson JC

Author

Jeffrey C. Amundson PhD Assistant Professor in the Medical School Regional Campus Central Wisconsin department at Medical College of Wisconsin