Table 1 Frequencies of winter exercise and use of protective apparel reported by players
From: Falls and injuries to Polo players: risk perception, mitigation and risk factors
Number | Percentage | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter exercise | |||
Gym exercise | 33 | 40.7 | 30.0–51.4 |
Running | 18 | 22.2 | 13.2–31.3 |
Swimming | 14 | 17.3 | 9.1–25.5 |
Yoga | 9 | 11.1 | 4.3–18.0 |
Squash | 8 | 9.9 | 3.4–16.4 |
Weight training | 7 | 8.6 | 2.5–14.8 |
Pilates | 6 | 7.4 | 1.7–13.1 |
Cycling | 5 | 6.2 | 0.9–11.4 |
Walking | 3 | 3.7 | 0.0–7.8 |
Use of protective apparel | |||
Knee pads | 80 | 98.8 | 96.4–100 |
Goggles | 40 | 49.4 | 38.5–60.3 |
Wrist support | 28 | 34.6 | 24.2–44.9 |
Face guard | 17 | 21.0 | 12.1–29.9 |
Elbow pads | 8 | 9.9 | 3.4–16.4 |
Gum shield | 5 | 6.2 | 0.9–11.4 |
Back support | 3 | 3.7 | 0.0–7.8 |