It H U R T S
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A document discusses skiing injuries, revealing that only 2.6 out of 1000 skiers are injured on any given day, with knee injuries accounting for 45% of incidents. It highlights advancements in technology leading to a variety of injuries, including broken bones and concussions. References are provided to support the findings, including studies and articles from experts in the field.
It H U R T S
- 1. Ouch ! a look into skiing injuries
- 2. Quick poll How many of you tried or currently ski or snowboard? How many times have you gotten hurt? Who has had a serious injury?
- 3. Statistics Over a nine year study it was found: for every 1000 skiers, only 2.6 skiers will be injured that day. 45 % of current injuries are knee related Innovations in technology lead to different injuries
- 4. Broken vertebrae Cracked ribs Dislocated shoulders Wrists Knee ligaments Tib / Fib Broken shoulders Broken femur Concussions Pelvic fractures Broken ankles
- 5. Some lucky people Wow!!
- 7. References Brendan I Koerner (1998, January). Knees, not the head, are the most vulnerable part. U.S. News & World Report, 124 (2), 60. Retrieved October 30, 2007, from ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source database. (Document ID: 25330147). Bowman, Warren D., and David H. Johe. Outdoor Emergency Care . 4th ed. Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett, 2003. 1-938. Chase, Marilyn. "New Ski Equipment is Changing the Types of Injuries on Slopes." The WALL STREET JOURNAL 12 Jan. 1998, Eastern ed., sec. B.1: 1-2. Proquest . Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. 15 Sept. 2007. Keyword: skiing health