STORM for Divers

Sports Therapy and Orthopaedic Remedial Medicine

STORM RESEARCH PROJECT - SPORTS INJURY PROFILE.

There is very little documentation in the field of diving related sports injuries - separate to DCI. STORM research aims to be in the forefront of studies covering this important aspect of diving physiology.

There are numerous sports injuries common to divers that are of particular interest to STORM.

These include:

Nerve compressions, lesions, neuralgias

Disc herniations and compressions

Back lesions and trauma

Muscle tears

Joint problems

Inflammatory conditions (such as tendinitis of the elbow)

Tendon ruptures (in particular the Achilles tendon)

Ligament trauma

Any sports type injury that gives symptoms such as altered sensation in the arms, legs or joints - for example tingling, numbness, heat, pain but where decompression illness has been ruled out.

If you have suffered from any sports injury whilst diving then STORM would like to hear from you.

Please print off the Injury Report Form (contents page), complete it as accurately as possible and return to:

Laura Harris MIGPP

STORM RESEARCH

39 Eastmont Road

Hinchley Wood

ESHER

Surrey

KT10 9AY.

If you are unsure of the nature of your injury and need advice please contact STORM on 020 8972 9131.

Ó Laura Harris. 2003