Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

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Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this increasingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm

Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing, however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php

Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this increas
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm

On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing, however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php

Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this increas
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm

It most certainly is.

On 7/3/2012 10:04 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing, however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php

Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this incre
as
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm

On Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:31:23 AM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
It most certainly is.

On 7/3/2012 10:04 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing, however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php

Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this incre
as
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc.., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org..

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm



LIAR.

You're calling me a liar? That's not very nice.

I don't wear body armor. And I seldom get above 25 mph. Does that sound
very similar to you?

And it's interesting how you didn't say a word about my comparison to
skiing...

On 7/6/2012 7:39 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:31:23 AM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
It most certainly is.

On 7/3/2012 10:04 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing, however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php

Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org) demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity protection and more effective head injury protection for this sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further research should include exposure information as well as specific information about which trail features are associated with injury, evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable injury rates in this inc
re
as
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring accredited continuing medical education conferences, and publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm



LIAR.

Actually there's only 1 hill I can think of where I even hit 25 mph. I
usually average about 11.

On 7/9/2012 10:15 AM, Trevor wrote:
You're calling me a liar? That's not very nice.

I don't wear body armor. And I seldom get above 25 mph. Does that sound
very similar to you?

And it's interesting how you didn't say a word about my comparison to
skiing...

On 7/6/2012 7:39 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:31:23 AM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
It most certainly is.

On 7/3/2012 10:04 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
"lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."

Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO
VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.

I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing,
however?

On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php


Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries

Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012

A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers
presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia
between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org)
demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and
highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety
equipment and risk avoidance measures.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012

In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared
exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38
million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes
called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and
technical terrain.

In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness &
Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et
al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who
presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British
Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those
injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries
were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders
experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening
to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher
level of care.

The results of this research are the first attempt at describing
the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride
mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of
such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for
increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month
of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity
protection and more effective head injury protection for this
sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative
rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention
strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control
of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further
research should include exposure information as well as specific
information about which trail features are associated with injury,
evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess
the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable
injury rates in this inc
re
as
ingly popular sport."

The free full-text online article may be accessed at
http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is
published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society,
Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.

The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is
the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical
challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has
long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring
accredited continuing medical education conferences, and
publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness
and Environmental Medicine.

For the original version on PRWeb visit:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm



LIAR.

On Monday, July 9, 2012 1:23:33 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
Actually there's only 1 hill I can think of where I even hit 25 mph. I
usually average about 11.

Most mountain bikers seem to go as fast as they can, including 25 MPH on a downhill.

On 7/9/2012 10:15 AM, Trevor wrote:
> You're calling me a liar? That's not very nice.
>
> I don't wear body armor. And I seldom get above 25 mph. Does that sound
> very similar to you?
>
> And it's interesting how you didn't say a word about my comparison to
> skiing...
>
> On 7/6/2012 7:39 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
>> On Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:31:23 AM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
>>> It most certainly is.
>>>
>>> On 7/3/2012 10:04 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
>>>> On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 1:31:19 PM UTC-7, Trevor wrote:
>>>>> Interesting article. Unfortunately, I'm sure it's going to be used to
>>>>> make more generalities, even though most of us don't engage in
>>>>> "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking."
>>>>
>>>> Oh, right, as if "lift-accessed free-ride mountain biking" is SO
>>>> VERY DIFFERENT from all other mountain biking.
>>>>
>>>>> I wonder how the injury rate compares to lift-accessed skiing,
>>>>> however?
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/2/2012 9:18 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
>>>>>> http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb...es-3678011.php
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Recent Study Takes Aim at Mountain Bike Injuries
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Published 07:00 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2012
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A retrospective chart review was performed of mountain bikers
>>>>>> presenting to the Whistler Health Clinic in British Columbia
>>>>>> between May 16 and October 12, 2009. The findings published in
>>>>>> Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org)
>>>>>> demonstrate serious risks associated with mountain biking and
>>>>>> highlight the need for continued research into appropriate safety
>>>>>> equipment and risk avoidance measures.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) July 02, 2012
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared
>>>>>> exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38
>>>>>> million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes
>>>>>> called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and
>>>>>> technical terrain.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In a study published in the latest issue of Wilderness &
>>>>>> Environmental Medicine (http://www.wemjournal.org), Ashwell, et
>>>>>> al, investigated 898 cases of mountain bike park cyclist who
>>>>>> presented to the Whistler Health Clinic in Whister, British
>>>>>> Columbia, during a 5-month period. Eight-six percent of those
>>>>>> injured were male. And, although the majority of patient injuries
>>>>>> were rated as mild to moderate in severity, 12.3% of riders
>>>>>> experienced injuries that were considered potentially threatening
>>>>>> to life, limb, or function and 9.5% required transfer to a higher
>>>>>> level of care.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The results of this research are the first attempt at describing
>>>>>> the epidemiology of injury associated with lift-accessed free-ride
>>>>>> mountain biking. They demonstrate the spectrum of morbidity of
>>>>>> such injuries. The Whistler study findings suggest planning for
>>>>>> increased staffing for injuries on weekends and during the month
>>>>>> of August, and highlight the need for improved upper extremity
>>>>>> protection and more effective head injury protection for this
>>>>>> sport. The authors of this study suggest that given the relative
>>>>>> rarity of injury from bike-to-bike crashes, injury prevention
>>>>>> strategies will need to focus on methods for maintaining control
>>>>>> of the bike. Additionally, the authors conclude that "further
>>>>>> research should include exposure information as well as specific
>>>>>> information about which trail features are associated with injury,
>>>>>> evaluate the long-term outcomes after bike park injuries, assess
>>>>>> the costs of care after injury, and attempt to identify acceptable
>>>>>> injury rates in this inc
> re
>>> as
>>>>> ingly popular sport."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The free full-text online article may be accessed at
>>>>>> http://www.wemjournal.org. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine is
>>>>>> published by Elsevier Inc., for the Wilderness Medical Society,
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, Utah. http://wms.org.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a 501(c)3 organization, is
>>>>>> the world's leading organization devoted to wilderness medical
>>>>>> challenges and education. Founded in 1983, the WMS has
>>>>>> long-standing commitment to education and research, sponsoring
>>>>>> accredited continuing medical education conferences, and
>>>>>> publishing a peer-reviewed quarterly medical journal Wilderness
>>>>>> and Environmental Medicine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For the original version on PRWeb visit:
>>>>>> http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2...web9645517.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>> LIAR.
>>
>

On Monday, July 9, 2012 5:15:04 PM UTC+1, Trevor wrote:
You're calling me a liar? That's not very nice.

I don't wear body armor. And I seldom get above 25 mph. Does that sound
very similar to you?

And it's interesting how you didn't say a word about my comparison to
skiing...

Trevor,

As I learned very fast there is no point in trying to have a rational discussion with Mike. He's not interested; as far as he's concerned Mountain Biking is evil ... of whatever type. So trying to justify it to him is therefore a pointless exercise. Whatever you say isn't going to change his mind..

On 7/11/2012 9:00 AM, Blackblade wrote:
On Monday, July 9, 2012 5:15:04 PM UTC+1, Trevor wrote:
You're calling me a liar? That's not very nice.

I don't wear body armor. And I seldom get above 25 mph. Does that sound
very similar to you?

And it's interesting how you didn't say a word about my comparison to
skiing...

Trevor,

As I learned very fast there is no point in trying to have a rational discussion with Mike. He's not interested; as far as he's concerned Mountain Biking is evil ... of whatever type. So trying to justify it to him is therefore a pointless exercise. Whatever you say isn't going to change his mind.


I know, I just like to point out the obvious once in a while.