Skiing & Snowboarding Safety
Start breaking out your winter gear and head to the slopes. Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular winter sports, but they’re also teetering on the line of danger. While you may have heard stories about injuries people have suffered due to skiing, the reality is the rate is only 3 injuries per every 1,000 skiers. On the other side, snowboarding injuries happen between 4 and 16 times per every 1,000 people. While we don’t want to see anyone injured, those numbers seem to be pretty low and prove the sports aren’t as dangerous as they lead on to be! It’s been found that most of the injuries people suffer are due to their own faults. About 75% of the injuries come from falling down or losing control. While at times it’s hard to say when an injury will occur, it’s safe to say being aware of skiing and snowboarding safety tips can only help. Next time you decide to take a skiing or snowboarding trip, make sure safety is your top priority. Should you suffer an injury, direct access physical therapy can help! With no referral needed, physical therapy can help to rectify your winter related injury.









