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Peer reviewedBrooks, William H.; Bixby-Hammett, Doris M. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Risk of neurological injuries accompanies horseback riding, especially for children and adolescents. This article describes the mechanisms of craniospinal injuries and suggests measures to lessen risks. Measures include: identifying individuals who should not ride, developing criteria for resumption of riding after injury, developing protective…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Adults, Athletic Equipment
