title: Ultimate injuries: a survey.
abstract: Injuries sustained while playing Ultimate at six tournaments between 1986 and 1990 were recorded. Thigh muscle strains, ankle ligament sprains and skin abrasions/friction burns were the most frequent injuries. Factors contributing to injury include pitch state, player fitness and preparation, clothing, 'lay-out' technique, tournament organization and squad size. Reducing excessive playing time, improved preparation by the player, sensible use of protective clothing, and care with pitch selection should all lead to a reduction in the number of injuries.
authors.affiliation: Colchester General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marfleet
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005221:Fatigue / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology