The health risks of big wave surfing
Maya Gabeira has nearly escaped death by drowning, in Nazaré. What are the impacts and risks of big wave surfing to the physical and mental health of extreme surfing athletes? The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) has analyzed Maya Gabeira’s shocking wipeout at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. As big wave surfing steps into […]
Maya Gabeira has nearly escaped death by drowning, in Nazaré. What are the impacts and risks of big wave surfing to the physical and mental health of extreme surfing athletes? The European Association of Surfing Doctors (EASD) has analyzed Maya Gabeira’s shocking wipeout at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. As big wave surfing steps into greater dangers, medical professionals try to understand what can be made to save lives. “There is a high demand for the professionalization of the medical setup of events, including risk-assessments and the presence of qualified pre-hospital care teams”, explains Ingvar Berg, a specialist in emergency medicine and intensive care.
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The health risks of big wave surfing
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