Table 2.
Injury related factors grouped by elite and amateur riders reporting an injury (mean ± SD).
Elites
(n = 15)
Amateurs
(n = 41)
Injuries related to MTB (n)
4.6 ± 5.5
3.5 ± 4.3
Injury rate
a
0.39
0.52
Severe injuries (n)
1.93 ± 3.33
1.82 ± 2.74
Mild injuries (n)
1.87 ± 5.19
0.61 ± 1.27
Injuries requiring MT (n)
10
16
Amount of worn
b
3.20 ± 0.77
3.24 ± 0.73
a
Injury rate per 1000 hrs exposure time
b
Amount of worn protective gear items; MT = medical treatment, MTB = mountain biking.