Characterization of injuries during hardcourt bike polo participation: a descriptive survey.

OBJECTIVE

To describe injury rates and patterns in the emerging sport of hardcourt bike polo (HBP).

DESIGN

Descriptive survey.

SETTING

HBP playing areas (urban flat concrete surfaces).

PARTICIPANTS

Twenty-two adult (≥18 years) HBP players who presented to a routine thrice-weekly playing site completed the survey.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Participants completed a survey that was used to evaluate demographics; frequency of play; rate, localization, and severity of injuries sustained in the past 1 year; and use of medical care.

RESULTS

The incidence of sustaining an injury in 1 year was 0.86. The main sites of injury involved the knee, elbow, wrist, and hand. Medical attention was sought by 15% of the injured players.

CONCLUSION

HBP is a rapidly evolving urban sport in which participants are at risk for trauma-related injury, some of which may be preventable by the addition of appropriate safety equipment.