Official blog of Durango Sports Medicine, PLLC discussing topics related to Sports Medicine in Durango and the world.
Despite our best prevention efforts discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, sometimes injury is unavailable. We know if a skier is injured, more than 40% of the time it is a knee that is involved. You injure your knee on the slopes – now what? Situation and Safety. Regain your composure…
You arrive prepared and excited to ski, with well serviced bindings, appropriate skis, decent fitness and a stylish helmet, as we discussed in Part 1. Now that you are on the hill, how can you minimize injury risk while maximizing fun? Lessons. If you are a beginner skier, seeking to get on more challenging terrain,…
Many of us love winter sports, some even moved here to pursue them. Yet despite our unyielding passion, we all know that the thrill of moving fluidly down a snow covered mountain comes with risks. Among the most dreaded of these is the “blown out” knee. The knee is a complex joint with many structures,…