How to Prevent Snowboard Injuries

How to snowboard safely and prevent snowboard injuries?

This is a question that has affected thousands of people.

Most snow sports injuries are traumatic and are caused by falls, impacts, lift accidents, poor judgment and more. Among the most common winter sports that cause such injuries are snowboarding.

Areas of the body most frequently injured during snow sports

An overview was led in 2009 and published in Epidemiology and Prevention, to recognize snowboarding. It was determined that traumatic injuries were frequent in snowboarders which is 2.6%. A wide range of traumatic injuries that occur from snowboarding involve many areas of the body, including:

• Spinal injuries
• Shoulder separations
• Shoulder dislocations and fractures
• Wrist, hand, or thumb injuries
• Lower extremity point breaks
• Closed head injuries
• Anterior cruciate or collateral ligament injuries

Luckily, most snow sport injuries are minor and can be treated with bracing, the use of certain anti-inflammatory medication and plenty of rest. A few cracks or ligament injuries may require surgery, where recovery may take up to 3-6 months (depending upon the severity of the injury).

What are the few measures that can be taken to prevent snowboarding injuries?

• Dr. Piero Volpi (Director of the Knee Surgery and Sports Traumatology Unit in Humanitas Research Hospital) provides some accommodating counteractive action measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of snowboarding injuries.
• Get engaged with exercises to improve cardiovascular endurance (ex: biking, swimming, using the treadmill etc.).
• Strengthen the leg muscles and belly muscles. "Core stability exercises are a set of usual exercises that help develop the stomach and lower back muscles. In fact, they lead to better balance and stability by assisting in maintenance of good posture. They additionally account for proper arm and leg movements."
• Consolidate proprioceptive exercises in your daily work-out. "Remember to include proprioceptive and balance exercises with a trampoline or exercise ball." These activities teach the body to react appropriately to sudden changes in the environment.
• Perform anaerobic muscle strengthening works out (jumping, sprinting, and weight lifting). "People who wish to get evolved in high-intensity exercises for toning the muscles or losing weight should do anaerobic activities, for example, cycling or running."
• Always wear proper clothing and well fitted equipment. "It may seem insignificant but helmets and other gear, for example, a ski mask and boots are critical. Collisions and loss of balance can cause serious head injury. It is important to protect the skull and brain by ensuring your equipment is in good condition and fits properly. Helmets are mandatory for kids up to the ages of 14; however they are highly recommended for people of all ages."
• Take snowboarding lessons from professional and qualified teachers.
• Follow the security guidelines and controls of snowboard lifts and trails. Changes in weather conditions, collisions with different people, and also natural hazards, for example, trees and rocks are all risks you are exposed to while snowboarding.
• Know your ability, follow safety rules and always stay in control.

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