Injuries in Professional Horse Racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland During 1992-2000

Overview

Journal Br J Sports Med

Publisher BMJ Publishing Group

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2002 Nov 28

PMID 12453834

Citations 24

Authors

M Turner

P McCrory

W Halley

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Abstract

Professional horse racing is an exciting and demanding sport with high injury rates. Surprisingly few epidemiological studies have been published and no prospective studies have been reported. This paper reviews the literature and provides a detailed breakdown of injuries in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for 1992-2000. The introduction of protective equipment is discussed and evidence for its effectiveness put forward.

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