Abstract
Mountainbiking has grown rapidly in recent years, but unfortunately there is still a lack of detailed information about the injury patterns of mountainbike related injuries and overuse syndromes. Between january and november 1996 a total of 208 mountain-bikers (32 women, 176 men) with an average age of 28.4 years - amateurs and professionals - has been interviewed by a standardised questionnaire concerning acute injuries and overuse syndromes as well as anthropometric, technical and protective details. Statistical analysis was performed by describing and inference statistic methods. The results recommand choosing a comfortable sitting-position, wearing a helmet, using protective gears and being well trained to reduce the injury risk.
| Translated title of the contribution | Mountainbike related injuries and overuse syndromes |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 242-244 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 7-8 |
| State | Published - Aug 1998 |