Skiing Injuries

 

In this newsletter, we are going to give you regular information on

  • the most common injuries you may suffer
  • how to prevent the injury
  • how to recover

 

- The most common injuries you may suffer

          - Lateral Collateral Ligament Injuries

http://www.wephysio.co.uk/Injuries-Conditions/Knee/Knee-Issues/Collateral-Ligament-Injuries/a~1551/article.html

          - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

http://www.wephysio.co.uk/Injuries-Conditions/Knee/Knee-Issues/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-Injuries/a~338/article.html

          - Meniscal Injuries

http://www.wephysio.co.uk/Injuries-Conditions/Knee/Knee-Issues/Meniscal-Injuries/a~342/article.html

           - Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

  http://wephysio.co.uk/Arthritis/Arthritis-Overview/preview_a~362/article.html  


- How to prevent the injury

       - the first rule : Prepare yourself before you head off for the slopes

As Skiing is not only a leisure activity, it is highly recommended to strength your legs, as well as some other parts of the Body.

Below are some exercises you can do do on a regular basis for the previous 6 weeks of your holiday.

they will help you strenghten the knee and prevent the potential injury

http://www.wephysio.co.uk/Injuries-Conditions/Knee/Exercises/c~150--t~Strength/category.html

 

       - the second rule : Warm Up and Stretch

In the morning, before you start, warm up your body as it will have to fight against the low temperature.

At the end of the day, don't forget to stretch. that sound boring but your body will thanks you after 3-4 days of skiing

http://wephysio.co.uk/Sports-Activities/Skiiing/Stretching-Guide-for-Alpine-Skiiing/a~2321/article.html

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