Table 7.

Five most common primary contributing factors reported as associated with injury occurrence during Surf Life-saving competition and training²⁰

Nature of Injury	%Incidence Competition	%Incidence Training
1.Bruise/Contusion	15.2	14.9
2.Strain	14.8	11.2
3.Inflammation/Swelling	12.3	12.1
4.Sprain	11.9	11.0
5.Open wound/laceration	9.7	10.9