Surfmedizin e.V.

This wave rider study systematically examines for the first time what physical stress, injuries, and medical care look like in wave riding.

Through our new cooperation with NEILPRYDE and JP Australia, their team riders gain direct access to medical advice – specifically for water sports, from prevention to emergency assistance.

Twice the beach of Westerland on Sylt was transformed into a large event area: the best windsurfers and kitesurfers in the world showed off their impressive skills in sometimes extreme weather conditions. These conditions represent a huge strain for the athletes. With the medical team from Surfmedizin.org, the athletes on Sylt always had a direct contact person on site when it came to injuries, complaints, and recovery. The association supported the professionals in optimally preparing their...