title: Spinal Cord Injuries in Wave-Riding Sports: The Influence of Environmental and Sport-Specific Factors.
abstract: Spinal cord injury is a nonfatal, catastrophic consequence of wave-riding sports. With surfing at the core, a multitude of activities have evolved that attempt to harness the power of ocean waves. The unique qualities of each wave-riding sport, in combination with the environmental factors of the ocean, define the risk for potential injuries. As wave-riding sports have become more advanced, athletes continue to push physical barriers. Taller waves are attempted while incorporating aerial maneuvers, all without protective equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.
authors.forename: Audrey
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Falconi
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Flick
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Glorioso
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D009792:Oceans and Seas; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D013177:Sports; D013550:Swimming / Q000293:injuries*