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SPORTS: MEDICINE :
MEDICAL: INJURIES :
SPORTS: WINTER SPORTS:
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
AOSSM Sports Tips.
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
AOSSM Sports Tips.
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries
<http://www.sportsmed.org/tabs/
patienteducation/SportsTipDetails.aspx?DID=308>
A shorter URL for the above link:
<http://tinyurl.com/ycqx2g5>
The popularity of skiing has increased
dramatically in the past century. Since
its inception in the 1960s, snowboarding
has become increasingly popular as
well. In fact, almost 40 percent of all
sliding snow sports participants today
are snowboarders.
Skiing and snowboarding are both
wonderful sports. As with most any
physical activity, however, there is an
element of risk. By following some basic
guidelines and learning more about the
risks, it is possible to decrease those
risks. Remembering the following
information can minimize your risks
and allow more fun on the slopes.
HOW DO SKIERS GET HURT?
Many variables affect injury rates in
skiers, most commonly ability, age,
gender, physical conditioning and
snow conditions. Beginners have three
times the injury rate of experts, but
their injuries are less severe. Experts
have less frequent but more severe
injuries (head injuries, fractures and
high grade ligament sprains). This is
probably due to their higher speed on
the ski slope. Intermediate skiers fall
somewhere in-between.
Another key factor is age. The highest
injury rate is among 11 to 13 year olds.
Their ability is intermediate, but their
judgment is not as good as adults.
Injures in teenagers (13 to 20 year olds)
are slightly less frequent, but more
severe. Many have the skill levels of
adults with immature judgment. Finally,
children younger than 12 years old
have twice the injury rate of adults,
but fewer than that of adolescents.
Females have twice the injury rate
of males, which is thought to stem
from conditioning. One study looking
at female ski racers found that their
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
injury rate was six times that of their
male counterparts.
Physical conditioning may have a significant
impact on injury rates that
is, the better shape a skier is in, the
less frequent the injuries. Most studies
focus on destination ski resorts, where
most skiers are vacationers.
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