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Semin Neurol 2000; 20(2): 219-224
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9831
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Neurological Complications of Windsurfing (Sailboarding)

Charles K. Jablecki, Sarah Garner
  • Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego Medical School, California
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article presents a brief history of windsurfing, a relatively new recreational and competitive sport activity also known as sailboarding; a brief summary of physiologic studies of windsurfers; and a review of windsurfing injuries with a focus on the neurological complications of windsurfing.

KEYWORD

Windsurfing - sailboarding - nerve injury - brain injury - spinal cord injury

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