獨輪車活動常見傷害與運動防護

Unicycling Injury and Prevention

近年來臺灣對於獨輪車運動逐漸重視，參與者多數為身心狀況尚未成熟的中小學學生。學習獨輪車的過程幾乎無法避免摔倒的發生，然而臺灣目前尚無獨輪車運動傷害的相關統計資料。騎乘者和教練應了解從事獨輪車活動時可能發生的潛在危險，並知悉運動傷害及其預防方法。因此，本文探討獨輪車運動常見的運動傷害與成因。發現常見的獨輪車傷害是跌倒造成的骨折，其次為四肢的拉傷、扭傷、擦傷和撞傷。有鑑於骨折和四肢的傷害最多，騎乘初期應確實學習正確的下車方式以加以預防，另外，落實護具的使用至為必要，特別是頭盔對於腦部傷害的預防相當重要。未來仍需針對獨輪車傷害進行相關之調查與研究，以便更加了解其傷害原因，並制定有效之傷害預防策略。

Unicycling has drawn more and more domestic attention in Taiwan recently. Most of the participants are primary and junior high school students and their physical and mental conditions are not mature. When people learn to ride unicycle, it is almost impossible to avoid falling. So far, no epidemiological statistics on unicycle injuries were revealed in Taiwan. Riders and coaches should be aware of the unicycling injury risks and have knowledge of sports injuries and prevention methods. Thus, the main purpose of this study was to investigate common unicycling injuries and injury causes. The most common injuries are fractures from falling off the unicycle followed by strain, sprain, abrasions and contusion in extremities. Since the limb fractures and extremity injuries are most common, beginners should learn the correct way to get off the unicycle to prevent those injuries in advance. In addition, the use of protective gear is essential, especially for the brain injury prevention, helmet use is very important. Relevant researches of unicycling injuries are needed for better understanding the injury mechanism and developing injury prevention strategies.