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. 1977 Jun;11(2):78-82.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.11.2.78.

Prevention of karate injuries--a progress report

G R McLatchie, E W Morris

Prevention of karate injuries--a progress report

G R McLatchie et al. Br J Sports Med. 1977 Jun.

Abstract

Methods of preventing karate injuries are discussed. These fall into three groups:--1. Prevention by control. 2. Prevention by using protective clothing. 3. Pre-fight medical examination. The results of the above methods in reducing the incidence of injury in karate competitions are described. After a follow up one year (1102 fights) it is concluded that the incidence and severity of karate injuries has been reduced significantly thus making the sport safer.

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