Citation

McLatchie GR, Morris EW. Br. J. Sports Med. 1977; 11(2): 78-82.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

884435

PMCID

PMC1859507

Abstract

Methods of preventing karate injuries are discussed. These fall into three groups:--1. Prevention by control. 2. Prevention by using protective clothing. 3. Pre-fight medical examination. The results of the above methods in reducing the incidence of injury in karate competitions are described. After a follow up one year (1102 fights) it is concluded that the incidence and severity of karate injuries has been reduced significantly thus making the sport safer.

Language: en