%0 Journal Article
%T Characterization of injuries during hardcourt bike polo participation: A descriptive survey
%J PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
%D 2011
%A Noh, Maureen Y.
%A Laker, Scott R.
%A Vincent, Heather K.
%V 3
%N 6
%P 523-526
%X OBJECTIVE: To describe injury rates and patterns in the emerging sport of hardcourt bike polo (HBP). DESIGN: Descriptive survey. SETTING: HBP playing areas (urban flat concrete surfaces). PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-two adult (≥18 years) HBP players who presented to a routine thrice-weekly playing site completed the survey. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Participants completed a survey that was used to evaluate demographics; frequency of play; rate, localization, and severity of injuries sustained in the past 1 year; and use of medical care. RESULTS: The incidence of sustaining an injury in 1 year was 0.86. The main sites of injury involved the knee, elbow, wrist, and hand. Medical attention was sought by 15% of the injured players. CONCLUSION: HBP is a rapidly evolving urban sport in which participants are at risk for trauma-related injury, some of which may be preventable by the addition of appropriate safety equipment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 1934-1482
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2011.02.004