Ski and snowboard injuries: How to reduce your risk

Young ski racer during a slalom competition. Ski and snowboard injury prevention will keep this skier moving through the gates. — Skiers' injuries most often involve the knees and lower legs while snowboarders tend to injure their wrists and shoulders. (Adobe Stock)

If you and your family ski or snowboard, you know the joy of breathing fresh winter air while much of the world is cooped up inside. You may also know of the sports’ many benefits, such as developing strength, balance, even emotional resilience. There are plenty of upsides as long as you can keep yourself and your family injury free.

“Of all alpine sports, downhill skiing and snowboarding have the highest injury rates,” Dr. Kristin Whitney told attendees of a recent lecture at the Micheli Center on ski and snowboard injury prevention. Here are nine things you should know to enjoy an injury-free winter season.

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Ski and snowboard injuries: How to reduce your risk

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