J Korean Med Assoc.  2005 Oct;48(10):957-962. 10.5124/jkma.2005.48.10.957.

In-line Skating Injuries and Rehabilitation

• Park DS

• KMID: 2137840
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.10.957

Abstract

In-line skating is one of the fastest growing recreational sport activities all over the world, particularly in Korea. Fractures, dislocations, sprains and avulsions account for 60~70% of all acute injuries from in-line skating. The wrist area, including the wrist and the lower arm, is the most commonly injured site. To decrease the incidence and severity of acute injuries, the use of safety gears is critical. Also, overuse injuries can occur in the shoulder area, low back, knee, foot and ankle. Avoidance of overwork, rest, stretching and strengthening exercise, well-fit boots, and the proper skating posture can prevent or minimize the overuse injuries.

Keyword

In-line skating; Protection equipment; Exercise; Overuse injury

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Arm
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Dislocations
Foot
Incidence
Knee
Korea
Posture
Rehabilitation*
Shoulder
Skating*
Sports
Sprains and Strains
Wrist

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