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Avoiding Early Injury
Advice from a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Teams' Doctor
Dr. Plancher recommends these steps that skiers and snowboarders can take during the first few excursions of the season to reduce the risk of early injury.
Get the lay of the land. Even if participants are visiting a resort they've skied or boarded before, Dr. Plancher always recommends reviewing slope maps, lift systems and resort policies for any changes that may have been made during the off-season. "Know key information, such as the location of first aid stations and the guidelines regarding mid-run injuries," he says, adding that injured skiiers and boarders on the slopes can pose additional collision hazards to themselves and to others if they are not quickly relocated to a safety zone.
