Overview Head and neck injuries are the most common type of surfing injury, accounting for 37% of all injuries (Nathanson et al., 2002). The majority of these are superficial trauma or lacerations, but more severe injuries such as concussions represented 16% of injuries to the head and neck in Nathanson’s survey-based study. It is suspected […]
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This conversation was started several months ago after the Tubesteak Tracy article in The Surfing Medicine Journal #25 was published. Following are some suggestions to enhance the surfing experience for maturing SMA members. Focus on more quality wave experience rather than the quantity. Look at alternative sports and activities that are water oriented. Kayaking, SUP […]
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