A Prospective Study of Kitesurfing Injuries

Nickel, C.; Zernial, Oliver; Musahl, Volker; Hansen, U.; Zantop, Thore; Petersen, Wolf

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“…Its practice depends on three basic conditions: the athlete, environment, and equipment. Little is known about metabolism in windsurfing athletes because most articles in this area have focused on physiological parameters (Campillo et al, 2007;Castagna et al, 2007Castagna et al, , 2008Chamari et al, 2003;Melis et al, 2003;Pérez-Turpin et al, 2009;Vogiatzis et al, 2002) and injuries (Dyson et al, 2006;Hetsroni et al, 2006;McCormick and Davis, 1988;Nathanson and Reinert, 1999;Nathanson et al, 2008;Neville and Folland, 2009;Nickel et al, 2004;Orchard et al 2002;Petersen et al, 2003).…”

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Metabolic Changes During a Field Experiment in a World-Class Windsurfing Athlete: A Trial with Multivariate Analyses

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OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology

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Physical exercise affects hematological equilibrium and metabolism. This study evaluated the biochemical and hematological responses of a male world-class athlete in sailing who is ranked among the top athletes on the official ISAF ranking list of windsurfing, class RS:X. The results describe the metabolic adaptations of this athlete in response to exercise in two training situations: the first when the athlete was using the usual training and dietary protocol, and the second following training and nutritional interventions based on a careful analysis of his diet and metabolic changes measured in a simulated competition. The intervention protocol for this study consisted of a 3-month facility-based program using neuromuscular training (NT), aerobic training (AT), and nutritional changes to promote anabolism and correct micronutrient malnutrition. Nutritional and training intervention produced an increase in the plasma availability of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), aromatic amino acids (AAAs), alanine, glutamate, and glutamine during exercise. Both training and nutritional interventions reduced ammonemia, uricemia, and uremia. In addition, we are able to correct a significant drop in potassium levels during races by correct supplementation. Due to the uniqueness of this experiment, these results may not apply to other windsurfers, but we nonetheless had the opportunity to characterize the metabolic adaptations of this athlete. We also proposed the importance of in-field metabolic analyses to the understanding, support, and training of world-class elite athletes.

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“…Indeed, based on anecdotal reports, the quadriceps' discomfort has often been evoked in trained kitesurfers and appears to be a limiting factor to performance close to that identified in Laser sailors (e.g., Spurway 2007). Only prospective studies specific to the trauma or injury patterns and prevention measures have been recently published in kitesurfing science (Petersen et al 2002(Petersen et al , 2005Nickel et al 2004;Spanjersberg et al 2007). To date, no scientific reports regarding the physiological demand of kitesurfing are available in the literature.…”

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Assessment of physiological demand in kitesurfing

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To evaluate the physiological demands of kitesurfing, ten elite subjects performed an incremental running test on a 400-m track and a 30-min on-water crossing trial during a light crosswind (LW, 12-15 knots). Oxygen uptake (V(O)(2)) was estimated from the heart rate (HR) recorded during the crossing trial using the individual HR-V(O)(2) relationship determined during the incremental test. Blood lactate concentration [La(b)] was measured at rest and 3 min after the exercise completion. Mean HR and estimated V(O)(2) values represented, respectively 80.6 +/- 7.5% of maximal heart rate and 69.8 +/- 11.7% of maximal oxygen uptake for board speeds ranging from 15 to 17 knots. Low values for [La(b)] were observed at the end of crossing trial (2.1 +/- 1.2 mmol l(-1). This first analysis of kitesurfing suggests that the energy demand is mainly sustained by aerobic metabolism during a LW condition.

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“…1,2 In running and jumping sports, ankle ligament lesions account for approximately 25% of all injuries. Inversion ankle sprains often result in an injury of the lateral ligament complex because of biomechanical and functional factors.…”

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle at 3.0 Tesla and 1.5 Tesla in Human Cadaver Specimens With Artificially Created Lesions of Cartilage and Ligaments

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Henning³

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A Prospective Study of Kitesurfing Injuries

Abstract: The use of a quick-release system that enables the surfers to detach the kite in case of an accident might aid in the prevention of injuries.

Cited by 82 publications

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Metabolic Changes During a Field Experiment in a World-Class Windsurfing Athlete: A Trial with Multivariate Analyses

Metabolic Changes During a Field Experiment in a World-Class Windsurfing Athlete: A Trial with Multivariate Analyses

Assessment of physiological demand in kitesurfing

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle at 3.0 Tesla and 1.5 Tesla in Human Cadaver Specimens With Artificially Created Lesions of Cartilage and Ligaments

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