Athletic Injuries/*diagnosis/etiology/*prevention & control
*Head Protective Devices
Spinal Injuries/*diagnosis/etiology/*prevention & control
*Sports Equipment
Adult
Animals
Germany
Humans
Male
Aged
Female
Middle Aged
Adolescent
Young Adult
Risk Assessment
Horses
Athletic Injuries/*diagnosis/etiology/*prevention & control
*Head Protective Devices
Spinal Injuries/*diagnosis/etiology/*prevention & control
*Sports Equipment
Beschreibung:
Horseback riding entails several risk factors that predispose the participant to injury. Especially craniocerebral as well as spinal trauma were common reasons for severe injuries. Hence, it is important to use effective protective gear during riding activities. However, the protective effect of actual safety vests and helmets in case of accident is still unknown. In the present study reasons, mechanisms and patterns of equine-related spine injuries were analyzed. Based on these data the effectiveness of used protective gear during accident was assessed.
Horseback riding entails several risk factors that predispose the participant to injury. Especially craniocerebral as well as spinal trauma were common reasons for severe injuries. Hence, it is important to use effective protective gear during riding activities. However, the protective effect of actual safety vests and helmets in case of accident is still unknown. In the present study reasons, mechanisms and patterns of equine-related spine injuries were analyzed. Based on these data the effectiveness of used protective gear during accident was assessed.