The exhilaration of skiing from a mountain top through powder snow is drawing millions of British holidaymakers to the slopes each year. Whilst most come home with a glowing complexion and stories of epic runs, a significant number are injuring themselves doing a sport that they are ill prepared for.
We read of another British skier losing their life on the slopes this week but what the headlines don’t tell us is the number hobbling home on crutches with knee injuries.
We have seen a dramatic rise in the number of knee injuries seen at Therapeutics, in recent years, because so many people lead sedentary lives and then expect to put on a pair of skis and spend a week tearing down a mountainside. This puts them at significant risk of injuring themselves.
Effort put in before you go, to strengthen your legs, can dramatically reduce your risk of becoming injured. So if you are heading for the slopes in the next few weeks or if you have suffered a knee injury whilst skiing why not give us a call on 02380 653707
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