Skiing accidents: prevention of knee sprains

Skiing accidents: prevention of knee sprains - The knee sprain is skiing accident the most common (1/3 of accidents). One of the most severe forms sprained knee, ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, is increasing: 15% of skiing injuries in 2010, against 12% in 2007. However, much of these injuries could be avoided with a good set of fasteners and adequate physical preparation.

The knee sprain, the most common injury in alpine skiing

Skiing is a relaxing and fun, but it may represent a high-risk sport. One-third of skiing accidents are sprains knee. And sprained two is a particularly severe form, the anterior cruciate ligament, the effects are long lasting.

Indeed, this lesion often requires surgery, involving a persistent knee instability with daily discomfort and a ban on certain sports.

Knee sprains are often related to improper adjustment of ski bindings

Considering that about half of the bindings are incorrect. However, almost two sprain is the direct result of a bad setting. Another advantage to avoid the incident prior physical preparation for knee protection with good musculature.

Women are particularly vulnerable to knee sprain!

Women over 25 are three times more prone to sprains than men, due to a lack of muscle protection. The rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament concerns mainly beginners and occurs mostly in slow movements of twisting or trivial falls, such as down the chairlift. Enjoy, the binding adjustment takes into account the sex!

Prevention of sprains in skiing: a good set of bindings

The binding setting is not immutable. It should be done regularly, at least every season by a specialist (even if you own your skis!). It is realized based on four parameters: size, sex, weight and how to ski. Beware, if the setting is too tight, loosening may not be triggered in case of a fall!

Prevention of sprains in skiing: physical preparation

Must be in good physical condition! Practice involves walking and climbing stairs or weight training room is highly recommended for two months before departure, especially for women and non-athletes.

These activities strengthen the muscles of the thigh and knee protection, while others develop a sense of balance as gymnastics and trampoline, or vigilance with the bike.

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