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Surfing - Danger

Surfing - Danger. Linus & Esther. Dangerous Components. Marine life Drowning Waves. 4. Locals 5. Rip Tides 6. Surfboards. 7. Leash Tangles 8. The S ea Bed 9. Crowds ‘n newbies. Injuries. The eyes Head trauma Feet and legs Shoulder strain Ears. Top 5. LACERATIONS

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Surfing - Danger

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  1. Surfing - Danger Linus & Esther

  2. Dangerous Components • Marine life • Drowning • Waves

  3. 4. Locals 5. RipTides 6. Surfboards

  4. 7. Leash Tangles 8. The Sea Bed 9. Crowds ‘n newbies

  5. Injuries • The eyes • Head trauma • Feet and legs • Shoulder strain • Ears

  6. Top 5 • LACERATIONS 2. CONCUSSION/HEAD INJURIES 3. SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT 4. CONTUSIONS (BRUISES) 5. BACK SPRAINS/STRAINS

  7. Facts • -Risk of significant injury doubles for a surfer in his 40s or later when compared to as a surfer younger than 20 years of age. • -The older, more advanced, and braver (big surf) you are, the more likely you are to incur a significant injury. • -The majority of injuries happen in smaller waves.

  8. Facts • -Surfing in overhead waves increases the risk of more serve injuries. • -The occurrence of significant injury is twice as likely in overhead surf as in waves waist high or smaller. • -Take off and tube riding are the maneuvers most commonly leading to injury. • - 66 % of injuries is caused by a collision with the surfboard (nose or fens)

  9. Questions? • The most major injuries happen on big waves. False • How many percent are caused by a collision? 66% • What is the top 5 of injuries? 1. LACERATIONS 2. CONCUSSION/HEAD INJURIES 3. SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT 4. CONTUSIONS (BRUISES) 5. BACK SPRAINS/STRAINS

  10. Sources • Hppt://www.surfing-waves.com • Hppt://www.surfscience.com • http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing

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