title: Improved safety in ski jumping.
abstract: Among approximately 2,600 licensed Norwegian ski jumpers, only three injuries that caused a permanent medical disability of at least 10% were incurred during the 5 year period from 1982 through 1986. When compared to the previous 5 year period (1977 to 1981), a dramatic improvement in safety is seen, as both number and severity of such injuries were markedly reduced. There are several probable reasons for this improved safety record: better preparation of the jumps, the return to using only one standard heel block, and the fact that coaches are being more responsible, especially with younger jumpers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wester
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007346:Insurance, Accident; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D012621:Seasons; D012865:Skiing