Skiing Injuries
By Team Moji on Jan 04, 2009 with No Comments
Skiing Injuries
The majority of injuries in skiing are sprains, followed by fractures, lacerations and dislocations.
By Susan W. Ryan, D.O. (Chair) & Jack Harvey, M.D., FACSM
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The majority of injuries in skiing are sprains, followed by fractures and lacerations and dislocations. Though ski equipment improvements have helped reduce ski injuries, there are still a significant number of such injuries. Initial first aid for injuries consists of the RICE protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. ACSM recommends injuries be promptly evaluated and treated by appropriate medical personnel.
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