COMMON SNOW SPORTS MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
The Ski Clinic can provide advice, management, and follow up for all types of musculoskeletal injury. We have a focus on the most commonly injured: knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, foot, wrist, and hand. The sections below go into detail for specific injury patterns and their common management plans.
KNEE
The most commonly injured joint in snow sports is the knee. Your knees will be constantly absorbing impact from the slope whilst supporting your body weight.
SHOULDER & ELBOW
The main cause of shoulder and elbow injuries is a fall where it is it’s natural to put your arms out to catch yourself. The impact of the fall travels through your arm and up into your elbow or shoulder.
ANKLE & FOOT
Despite often rigid foot and ankle protection in boots, injuries are common on the slopes. The majority of injuries are from rolling the foot and ankle placing tortional forces through ligaments.
HAND & WRIST
The first reaction to a fall is often to try and catch yourself with an outstretched hand. This sends forces through your hand and wrist with injuries dependent on the position of your fingers and angle of your wrist.