Self-reported concussion history among midwestern skiers and snowboarders
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 surv...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Aldus Press
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Concussion |
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| Online Access: | https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/cnc-2022-0007 |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-3299 |