All About Magazine - Issue 17

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Ski season, means knee season!
By Anna Simons MCSP - Chartered Physiotherapist
Whilst great fun, the speed of
movement and unpredictability of
the environment makes skiing a
potentially dangerous activity. So
with our ankles protected tightly
bound into rigid boots and a
helmet to protect our heads it
is often our knees that take the
brunt of any falls or collisions. In
fact knee injuries account for 30%
to 40% of ALL skiing injuries!
Our body position, (crouching with knees
semi flexed) change of direction and speed all
make the knee vulnerable to injury from sheering
and twisting forces.
Common injuries include; Partial tear or ruptures of
the Anterior Cruciate ligament- ACL, Partial tear or
rupture of the Posterior Cruciate ligament-PCL.
Tears or nicks in the meniscus (cartilage),
dislocation or injury to the Patella
(knee cap), bruising or haematomas
on the quadriceps or hamstrings
from collisions.
All of these result can in; Pain,
Swelling (can come on fast and
be severe), Decreased range of
movement, Instability or Limping
Gait.
But don’t panic, help is at hand.
Physiotherapy has many treatments to
expedite a full and speedy recovery.With first line
treatments like ice in elevation with compression,
Ultrasound, Strapping, Massage to name but a few.
So, if you’ve injured your knee skiing or anything
else give me a call for friendly professional advice
and I’ll get you back on track.
Contact Anna for friendly professional advice about your injury on
01952 811525 or Mobile 07887 930642
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40 FEBRUARY 2016
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