Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
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To determine the types and causes of upper extremity injuries sustained while snowboarding. ⋯ The results of this study indicate that the upper extremity injuries are much more common in snowboarders than skiers. In particular, upper extremity fractures in snowboarders are three times more common than in skiers. Furthermore, in snowboarding, wrist fractures have a different underlying cause compared with other upper extremity injuries.
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Comparative Study
Concussions among university football and soccer players.
A study to examine the incidence and characteristics of concussions among Canadian university athletes during 1 full year of football and soccer participation. ⋯ University football and soccer players seem to be experiencing a significant amount of concussions while participating in their respective sports. Variables that seem to increase the odds of suffering a concussion during the previous year for football and soccer players include a history of a recognized concussion. Despite being relatively common, symptoms of concussion may not be recognized by many players.