Colin Powell, BSc (tech) FHEA  Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 

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Injuries and Medical Conditions Among Kayakers Paddling in the Sea Environment  Colin Powell, BSc (tech) FHEA  Wilderness & Environmental Medicine  Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 327-334 (December 2009) DOI: 10.1580/1080-6032-020.004.0327 Copyright © 2009 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Kayak used for main activity. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2009 20, 327-334DOI: (10.1580/1080-6032-020.004.0327) Copyright © 2009 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Most common injury or condition personally encountered. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2009 20, 327-334DOI: (10.1580/1080-6032-020.004.0327) Copyright © 2009 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions