Protect your knee when you are skiing

Skiing in winter is a great pleasure, but in the face of cold weather, go out to exercise must pay attention to protect themselves. Especially for people who are new to skiing, pay more attention to their own safety.

 

Why our knees are important

Skiing is a high-risk sport. The large number of knee injuries sustained each year is evidence that skiing can be dangerous. Knees are one of the largest and most important joints in the body, making them vulnerable to injury from falls, twists and turns while skiing. The knee joint is used daily in many activities such as walking, running, jumping and crawling around on all fours (for toddlers). It’s also used during sports such as soccer, basketball and football; plus physical activities like cycling or swimming.

It’s important to protect your knees with appropriate gear if you plan on participating in these sports or other physical activities for long periods of time each day so that you do not develop painful conditions down the road due to overuse.

 

Perform regular knee exercises.

Perform regular knee exercises. Knee injuries are common for skiers and snowboarders, and it is important to keep your knees healthy by performing regular knee exercises. Knees are the second most common affliction among skiers, trailing only fractures of the lower leg bones. Regularly stretching and strengthening your hips, thighs and calves will help reduce strain on your knees when you ski or snowboard—and can even help you prevent injury if one does occur.

Warm up before exercising. Before engaging in any exercise routine involving your legs (such as skiing), always start by warming them up with a few minutes of light walking or jogging around during which time you bend each leg back against its own resistance (this helps loosen up tendons). Then proceed with more vigorous exercise such as jogging or climbing stairs until you reach an elevated heart rate (you should be able to talk but not sing while doing this). Finally finish up by cooling down again with some light stretching.*

 

Wear braces.

If you don’t want to risk injuring your knees while skiing, or if you have had knee injuries in the past, consider wearing knee braces. Good knee braces like compressa knee sleeve and paddedknee sleeve will protect your knees when they are under stress and help prevent injuries.

Braces work by applying pressure to the inside of the leg, which keeps them from moving too far inward or outward. This pressure stabilizes the knee joint, allowing it to bend and twist safely without pain or injury.

 

Get medical attention.

If you think you have injured your knee, whether it's the ACL or something else, go to a doctor. You do not want to risk doing permanent damage to the ligaments in your knee by ignoring it. If you are unsure if what is happening with your knee is an injury, see a doctor anyway. If you have had an injury before, it could be part of that same problem coming back again.

 

Now that you know how to protect your knee when you are skiing, start planning your next trip to the mountains. Skiing is a great way to get in shape, have fun and spend time with friends or family. But don't forget about safety precautions! If you're worried about hurting yourself while skiing please consult with a doctor before heading out on the slopes.