Common sites of injuries:
(1) shoulder or upper arm
(2) lower back
(3) elbow or forearm
Other sites: head and neck, wrist or hand, upper back, ribs, groin/buttock/hip, knee or lower leg, ankle or foot
Common types of injuries:
(1) muscle or tendon
(2) joint
(3) skin
Risk factors for injuries:
(1) endurance paddling (overuse)
(2) age > 46 years
(3) competitive paddling, including racing and sprint paddling
(4) paddling > 4.8 hours per week
(5) coming into contact with the board
