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Prevent Ski Injuries
Most
Common Ski Injuries
- Fractures of the hand, collar bone, and legs.
- Pulled
thumb ligament.
- Also called Skier's Thumb
- This is a ligament injury
at the base of the thumb.
- It usually occurs during a fall on an outstretched
hand while still holding the pole.
- Head
injuries
- Knee
injuries.
- ACL
tear or sprain. (ACL is also called Anterior Cruciate ligament). Usually occurs
in situations where the skier is attempting to recover when off-balance or during
a fall and attempting to sit down while out of control.
- MCL
tear or sprain (MCL is also called Medial Collateral Ligament). The medial collateral
ligament is a tight band of tissue on the inner side of the knee. It helps prevent
abnormal bending. MCL tears can occur when skiers fall.
Tips
to Prevent Ski Injuries - Take
a skiing lesson and learn the proper way to stop, turn and control yourself.
- Maintain
good physical shape.
- Stretch
your muscles before skiing.
- Stop
skiing when you become tired.
- You are more likely to hurt yourself if
you try to ski while you are tired or fatigued.
- Ski
on a slope that matches your skills.
- If you try to ski on a slope that
is too difficult for your skills, you are more likely to injure yourself.
- Use
equipment that matches your size and skill level.
- Keep
your equipment maintained and in good condition.
- Wear
a helmet.
- Rent
equipment from respected rental shops.
- Dress
in layers.
- Do
not drink alcohol while skiing.
- Stay
hydrated with water or fitness drinks.
- Ski
responsibly and be aware of other skiers around you.
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