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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2021
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The human factor in alpine skiing and snowboarding accidents
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Introducción: Cientos de millones de personas practican deportes de invierno en todo el mundo. A la práctica de esquí alpino y snowboard se le asocia un posible riesgo de lesión. Existen al menos tres factores importantes que pueden afectar a la seguridad en las actividades del medio natural (factores ambientales, factores técnicos y factores humanos). El conocimiento de los principales factores humanos nos permitiría reducir el riesgo en los deportes de invierno. Material y método: El objetivo de este estudio es el conocer, por medio de una encuesta personal auto-cumplimentada explicativa transversal, cómo y qué factores humanos intervienen en los accidentes de esquí alpino y snowboard. Resultados: Se realizaron 219 encuestas de un total 3911 pacientes atendidos en los distintos puntos de asistencia sanitaria. El mayor porcentaje de encuestados relacionaron su accidente con la distracción o el exceso de confianza, ambos en un 72,2% de los encuestados. Otros factores que fueron seña...
Since the early 2010s, there appears to be a rapid progression in motor performance in women’s freestyle snowboarding. However, the rate of progression and the motor performance is not similar to men’s freestyle snowboarding. The main research questions were therefore 1) why there recently is a rapid progression in women’s freestyle snowboarding, and 2) why this progression is not similar to men’s progression. To understand this dissimilarity, the purpose of this paper was to examine this dissimilarity in progression in motor performance between men and women’s freestyle snowboarding, despite women’s rapid progression, with Bourdieu’s concepts of capital, habitus and field. It was hypothesized that differences in capital, habitus and field accounted for the dissimilarity in progression. A literature study considered the differences in capital, habitus and field throughout history by which it was implied that a continuous reflexing habitus and an increased number of female participants, combined with increased motor performance due to grouping caused a more critical reflection in the core snowboard field with the appearance of outstanding performances of fellow female snowboarders. This caused a change in the habitus-field relation. However, this change is not fully accepted as the gained capital is still not similar to men’s. Together with a larger number of men participating in snowboarding, this might explain the differences in progression between men and women. It is concluded that the hypothesis that differences in capital, habitus and field account for the rapid progression might be verified. NOTE: I am a student writer, not a professional one. This paper was part of a course Sport & Society in which I had to address a sociological issue in sports. Despite my interest in snowboarding, I am freshmen in this area as well. So, any comment for improving this paper and sharing knowledge is very welcome.
Self-estimation of ability among skiers and snowboarders in alpine skiing resorts
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2007
Skiing ability is thought to be an important risk factor for injuries, but the best method to classify skiing ability is not known. The objective of this study was to validate five different questions designed to selfreport skiing ability for ski injury surveillance. To this end 512 alpine skiers, Telemark skiers, snowboarders and skiboarders were asked to selfestimate their skiing ability using five different questions based on skiing skill, piste difficulty, turning technique, skiing experience and falling frequency, each with four categories. The participants then made a test run to test their skiing ability. Observed and self-reported skiing ability were compared using kappa statistics. The correlation between observed and self-reported skiing ability was low to fair, with kappa values of 0.34 for skiing skill), 0.33 for piste difficulty, 0.38 for turning technique, 0.26 for experience and 0.16 for falling frequency. However, the sensitivity and specificity for each of the questionnaires in discriminating between individuals in the poorest skiing ability category on the test and the rest of the group was relatively good (skiing skill: sensitivity 75%, specificity 91%; piste difficulty 68, 96%; turning technique 75, 91%; experience 75, 90%; falling frequency 61, 97%). The results show that the capacity to self-assess skiing ability is limited, but estimation based upon turning technique or skiing skill seem to be best methods for epidemiological studies on injuries in snow sports.
Risk factors for injuries in alpine skiing, telemark skiing and snowboarding - case-control study
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2011
Background Alpine skiing and snowboarding have a substantial risk of injuries, but precise risk factor estimates are limited. Objective To determine the risk factors among skiers and snowboarders. Study design Case-control study. Methods Ski patrols reported cases (N=3277) in eight major Norwegian alpine resorts. Injury type and risk factors (age, gender, nationality, skill level, equipment, helmet use, ski school attendance, rented or own equipment) were recorded. An uninjured control group (N=2992) was obtained at the same resorts. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between individual risk factors and risk of injury. Results The overall injury risk was increased among beginners (OR 2.72; 2.12 to 3.47), children (OR 1.72; 1.41 to 2.13), adolescents (OR 2.16; 1.72 to 2.66) and non-Nordic skiers (OR 1.80; 1.37 to 2.36). Snowboarders had a higher overall injury risk than skiers (OR 2.11; 1.81 to 2.46). Alpine skiers (OR 2.65; 1.47 to 4.80), beginners (OR 2.50; 1.61 to 3.85), children (OR 11.1; 6.7 to 20.0) and adolescents (OR 4.17; 2.44 to 7.14) were prone to lower leg fractures. Knee injuries occurred more frequently among alpine skiers (OR 1.82; 1.39 to 2.38), females (OR 1.67; 1.38 to 2.03) and beginners (OR 3.13; 2.50 to 3.85). Males (OR 1.85; 1.45 to 2.38), telemark skiers (OR 1.70; 1.30 to 2.23), children (OR 2.22; 1.37 to 3.57) and adults (OR 1.64; 1.11 to 2.37) had an increased risk for shoulder injuries. Conclusions Snowboarders, beginners, children and adolescents had an increased injury risk.
Gender Differences in Snowboarding: An Empirical Analysis
2015
First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to my thesis advisor, Professor James M. Sinkula. Without his guidance, dedication, and support throughout the entire research process, this thesis would have never been a possibility. Thank you for supporting my overenthusiastic goals, keeping me grounded, and mirroring my enthusiasm. Jim, you are a wealth of knowledge and a questionnaire extraordinaire! I also express my warm thanks and appreciation to Jenny and Ara at Fuse. It is under your lead that I have been able to explore my passions, apply them in a professional setting, and have enjoyed a fresh look at the research process. You have taught me valuable lessons regarding insights, have played a crucial role in my career, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you for the continuous learning experiences, incredible support, and guidance. Sincere thanks also goes to the UVM School of Business and Honors College for the opportunity to explore a topic that I am deeply passionate about. Thank you to all of the faculty and professors who expressed support or showed interest in my research; especially Professor Rocki Dewitt. You always offered great advice and supported my exploration of these passions. Lastly, I would like to thank all those who have supported me throughout this experience, directly or indirectly. Thank you to my twin sister, Madison. You have been a support since day one. Thank you to the UVM Ski & Snowboard Club for allowing me the chance to gather my research among your members. A big thank you also goes to all of my family and friends that have put up with me talking about my research. My enthusiasm was echoed in the number of conversations had, so thanks for not telling me to "shut up." //4
Snowboarders’ Knowledge of the FIS Rules for Conduct on Ski Slopes
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
The objective of the present study is to assess snowboarders' general perceptions of safety and knowledge of existing rules and both active and passive knowledge of the International Ski Federation (FIS) regulations in order to contribute to defining target groups for specific educational interventions in the field of injury prevention. Data were drawn from random interviews conducted with 918 snowboarders during the 2017-2018 winter season at five ski resorts located in the Spanish Pyrenees. To collect the data, a questionnaire assessing personal characteristics (gender, age, origin, and self-reported skill), general perception of safety, general request for rules, and knowledge of existing rules was used. Pearson's Chi-squared tests were performed to compare characteristics between groups. The study revealed, for accident prevention purposes, a concerning lack of general knowledge of existing rules. Risk-inducing situations that could result in severe injuries were largely assessed incorrectly. The appropriate intuitive behavior increases with age and experience: youths and beginners are less able to implement the FIS rules than older and more experienced snowboarders. Stakeholders, such as parents, ski resorts, clubs or schools, should direct educational efforts at high-risk groups. Further research is needed to determine the causal relation between snowboard-related injuries and disregard of FIS rules.
Injury Patterns in Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding at a Mountainside Clinic
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2013
Objective.-The purpose of this study was to examine the demographic and injury characteristics of skiing and snowboarding at a mountainside clinic. Methods.-Prospectively collected data of all acutely injured patients at the Big Sky Medical Clinic at the base of Big Sky Ski Area in the Northern Rocky Mountains were reviewed. A total of 1593 patients filled out the study questionnaire during the 1995-2000 and 2009-2010 ski seasons. Injury patterns by sport, demographics, and skill level were analyzed and compared over time. Results.-The mean overall age was 32.9 Ϯ 14.9 years, 35.4 Ϯ 15.2 for skiers and 23.6 Ϯ 9.5 for snowboarders (P o .01). The knee accounted for 43% of all skiing injuries, the shoulder 12%, and the thumb 8%. The wrist accounted for 18% of all snowboarding injuries, the shoulders 14%, and the ankle and knee each 13%. Beginner snowboarders were more likely to present with wrist injuries compared with intermediate (P ¼ .04) and advanced snowboarders (P o .01). Demographic and injury patterns did not significantly change over time. Conclusions.-At this mountainside clinic, the most frequent ski injuries are to the knee and shoulder, regardless of skill level. Beginning snowboarders most frequently injure their wrists whereas shoulder injuries remain frequent at all skill levels. Knowledge of these injury patterns may help manage patients who present for medical care in the prehospital setting as well as help in designing targeted educational tools for injury prevention.