Injury Rates in Fly-Fishing: An Analysis of Contributing Factors

Authors

Andrea Cripps, Bowling Green State UniversityFollow
Jason Smith, Toledo ClinicFollow
Ian Thomas, McLaren St. Luke'sFollow
Trent Griner, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.09.01.03

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

The sport of fly-fishing has experienced significant growth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is very little literature available to quantify injuries associated with the sport of fly-fishing. Previous injury surveillance studies demonstrated certain casting styles and equipment may lead to upper extremity pain or injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that can contribute to injuries that occur while participating in the sport of fly-fishing.

Recommended Citation

Cripps, Andrea; Smith, Jason; Thomas, Ian; and Griner, Trent (2023) "Injury Rates in Fly-Fishing: An Analysis of Contributing Factors," Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.09.01.03
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jsmahs/vol9/iss1/3

Attestation

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