Provision of physiotherapy at the Tsing Ma Bridge international marathon and 10 km race in Hong Kong.
This report examines the delivery of sports physiotherapy at the Tsing Ma Bridge marathon and 10 km race in Hong Kong. The incidence, type of injury encountered, and treatment modalities selected are examined. The report also highlights the flexibility required when planning the provision of such a service.
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002980:Climate; D017679:Cryotherapy; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D015994:Incidence; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009120:Muscle Cramp / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011891:Rain; D012307:Risk Factors; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation