Publications by authors named "Meredith Ehn"
Article Synopsis
- Triathlon is a multi-discipline sport combining swimming, cycling, and running, requiring specialized skills and training for each segment.
- Triathletes face unique injury risks that differ from single-sport athletes due to factors like bike type and cumulative physical demands.
- Effective injury prevention and treatment strategies must consider individual experiences, previous injuries, and the specific demands of all three triathlon disciplines.
A web-based injury surveillance system was implemented through a collaboration between University of Utah researchers and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) to better understand injury characteristics in mountain biking. Data were collected from NICA leagues during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Injuries were tracked in 41,327 student-athlete-years, identifying 1750 unique injuries during 1155 injury events.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterscholastic youth cross-country mountain bike racing in the United States has grown significantly over the past decade, yet little is known about the risk profile in this age group. Aiming to protect participants, we implemented a prospective, longitudinal injury surveillance system for the purpose of better understanding youth mountain biking injuries and implementing safety measures. Data were collected during competition years 2018-2020, totaling 66,588 student athlete-years.
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