Injured Area

Causation

Cervical Spine

Most often related with attempting jumps and landing poorly or due to losing control and hitting other skiers or objects.

Thumb ("Skier's thumb")

Due to increased extension forces applied to the MCP (metacarpophalangeal) joint. This is usually caused by the ski pole or a fall.

Lumbar Spine

Counter-rotation of the hips and shoulder girdle through he movements (cross-country mostly). This will affect mostly those with a lack of flexibility and decreased strength of the trunk muscles.

Knees

Ligament and/or meniscal injuries often occur with falls at slow and high speeds.

Toes ("Skier's toe")

Repetitive, abrupt contact of the footwear on the edge of the toenail can cause a small hemorrhage under the nail. This can be prevented by making sure that the ski boots fit properly and by keeping the toenails properly trimmed.