Epidemiology of electronic mountain biking injuries: an unexplored emerging extreme sport

Within the sport, electronic mountain bikes (eMTB) are emerging as a popular option, however, there is a paucity of research on the injury profile of eMTB riders. The aim of the study was to provide insights into the demographic and injury profile of eMTB riders. Recruitment was through social media...

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Published in:	Journal of science and medicine in sport Vol. 26; p. S111
Main Authors:	Ruddick, G., Trease, L., Pearson, S., Course, G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Belconnen Elsevier Ltd 01-10-2023 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	All terrain bicycles Emergency medical care Epidemiology Injuries Mountain biking Trauma
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Summary:	Within the sport, electronic mountain bikes (eMTB) are emerging as a popular option, however, there is a paucity of research on the injury profile of eMTB riders. The aim of the study was to provide insights into the demographic and injury profile of eMTB riders. Recruitment was through social media posts, flyers at MTB facilities and in The Canberra Hospital Emergency Department, as well as in person recruitment at Stromlo Forest Park. Riders in this study, however, had a higher frequency of chest trauma than expected based on previous MTB studies.
ISSN:	1440-2440 1878-1861
DOI:	10.1016/j.jsams.2023.08.137