Citation

Ten Kate CA, de Kooter TA, Kramer WL. Ned. Tijdschr. Geneeskd. 2015; 159: A8624.

Vernacular Title

Preventie van letsels in de paardensport.

Affiliation

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Erven Bohn)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

25923496

Abstract

- Each year 9,900 equestrians present at Accident and Emergency Departments, 40% of them 10-19 year old females.- The most common horse-riding injuries are to the head, brain, neck and face, torso and extremities. - Because of the relatively larger head, children more often fall on their head. Wearing a helmet gives considerable protection. - Despite the common use of a helmet by horseback riders, serious head injury still occurs regularly. Further research into improvement of the protective function of the helmet is indicated.- The current safety vest (body protector) does not significantly reduce the risk of torso injury. Improvement of its protective function is necessary.- Injury to the lower extremities is caused when they become trapped in the stirrup in a fall from or with the horse. Safety stirrups and sturdy footwear are possible preventive measures. - Investment in the quality and promotion of preventive measures could reduce the frequency and severity of equestrian injuries.

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