User:Mketter/Snowboarding

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Common and Major Injuries and Ways to Help
The most common type of injury for snowboarders was injury to the upper body specifically the wrist, were more common in the snowboarder group, but injuries to the lower half, specifically the knee joint, were less common Injuries. When injured, snowboarders are twice as likely to get a fracture as skiers. Lack of proper preseason conditioning, fatigue skiing/boarding for extended periods of time without rest, dehydration, poor judgment above one's skill level, going off-trail or into prohibited areas, improper/faulty/poor fitting equipment, failing to pay attention to posted warning signs, and inadequate adjustment to altitude are just a few of the factors that put people at risk for injury. Other minor injuries that happen are "wrist injuries, shoulder soft tissue injuries, ankle injuries, concussions, and clavicle fractures, were seen injuries are very common when snowboarding." Inexperienced or recreational snowboarders tend to be unaware of what they are able to handle at the time and "Most Injuries to snowboarders occurred more often while they were traveling at reckless speed on moderate slopes". Another common way injuries happen are because they try sticking with someone that is a higher skill level, which they are not capable of handling because of the lack of skill they pose. Some major injuries that occur during snowboarding are head, and spinal Injuries, "The main cause of spinal fractures in snowboarders was Jump landing failure.... Compression type fractures occur in about 80% of snowboarders with vertebral fractures Snowboarders frequently fall backwards, and this can cause axial loading and anterior compression fractures ". While for professionals they dont really have as much injuries to their upper body. "Most of the injuries for professionals and elite snowboarders frequently sustain injuries when trying to execute challenging tricks at high speeds and with increased levels of force to the lower limbs". Some ways to help keep safe while on the mountain are making sure that you are staying hydrated is especially important when you’re at high altitude. By drinking enough water and eating proper food beforehand. When having a friend go with you although it may be tempting, if you don't have enough skiing experience, it's advisable to take it slow and stick to easier slopes with other skiers who are at your skill level. When skiing or snowboarding It's advisable that "If you’re feeling sick, overly tired, or have had too much to drink, it’s best to sit your session out, as you would likely increase your risk of falling or injuring yourself in such a condition".


 * Injuries, trends over time
 * Comparison of injuries in snowboarders and skiers.
 * This help Ski/Snowboarding Injuries and Prevention - American College of Sports Medicine
 * This article is a little dated (2014) but has great statistics about injuries and safety precautions related to the U.S. context.
 * Injury Patterns with Snowboarding.
 * injuries in elite and recreation snowbaording
 * snow boarding Spinal injuries