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22/02/2026

With ski season approaching, we're focusing this month on snow sport injuries - what causes them, how to prevent them, and what proper recovery looks like when things do go wrong.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be covering:
- The most common injuries in skiing versus snowboarding and why the patterns are so different. Realistic recovery timelines for ligament sprains, fractures, and dislocations - including why "pain-free" doesn't mean "healed".
- The misconceptions that catch people out on the slopes, like assuming a spontaneously relocated shoulder is fine or that being warmed up makes the last run of the day safer.
- We'll also share some practical preparation work you can do before your trip - minimal time investment, evidence-based approaches that actually reduce injury risk.

Whether you're a regular on the slopes or planning your first trip in years, the information is relevant. Some of it might change how you approach your holiday, some of it is just useful context to have.

All the detailed patient resources will be available to download through the relevant social posts as we go through the month.

If you're heading to the slopes this season, we've put together a complete set of patient resources covering the most co...
21/02/2026

If you're heading to the slopes this season, we've put together a complete set of patient resources covering the most common skiing and snowboarding injuries.

The collection includes information on:
- Injury prevention and conditioning
- What to do immediately after common injuries
- Realistic recovery timelines and rehabilitation approaches
- Equipment and protective gear guidance
- Specific injury guides for shoulders, knees, wrists, and ankles

These are the same resources we use with patients in clinic - practical, evidence-based information without the medical jargon.

Whether you're planning ahead or dealing with something that's already happened, the information is there. All the leaflets are available to download from the link in this post.

This is the last reminder before the main ski season gets underway, so if you want them for reference, now's a good time to grab them. https://co-ki.info/Cg8ry1A (https://co-ki.info/Cg8ry1A)

20/02/2026

The confusion after a snow sport injury is paralysing. You can walk on it, so maybe it's fine? But it's swelling badly and hurts more than expected. Everyone offers different advice, and you're left wondering whether to seek help or feel foolish for overreacting. This leaflet provides a clear decision-making framework.

It explains why ability to weight-bear doesn't rule out significant injury – many partial ligament tears and stable fractures allow walking. You'll learn the red flags requiring emergency care (visible deformity, neurovascular symptoms, complete inability to weight-bear), symptoms needing assessment within 48 hours (joint instability, severe swelling), and when routine physiotherapy booking is appropriate.

Particularly important: it explains why dislocations that "popped back in" still need professional assessment, and why adrenaline and cold mask pain severity on the mountain. The leaflet empowers you to make confident decisions about seeking care rather than agonising over conflicting advice. Is My Injury Serious? When to Seek Professional Help After a Snow Sport Accident [Advice Leaflet] (https://co-ki.info/KuGvUe8)

19/02/2026

Research shows a clear clustering of injuries on the "last run" of each day, and it's not coincidence. When you're fatigued, muscles can't absorb shock effectively, decision-making deteriorates, and neuromuscular control degrades – yet psychological drivers push you to squeeze in one more run.

This leaflet explains the biomechanics of fatigue-related injuries and why once-a-year skiers are particularly vulnerable. Your body lacks deeply ingrained protective patterns, making fatigue disruption more dangerous than for regular skiers.

You'll learn to recognise physical fatigue signals (heavy legs, catching edges more frequently) and mental fatigue signs (concentration lapses, increased risk-taking).

Most importantly, it reframes stopping early as protecting your holiday investment rather than wasting lift pass value. When you first think "maybe I should call it a day," that's exactly when you should actually stop. The 'Last Run' Phenomenon: Why Fatigue Is Your Biggest Injury Risk Factor [Advice Leaflet] (https://co-ki.info/ULjFtdW)

Fifteen minutes, three times a week, for four weeks. That's it.That's the difference between arriving on the slopes hopi...
18/02/2026

Fifteen minutes, three times a week, for four weeks. That's it.

That's the difference between arriving on the slopes hoping your legs hold out and knowing they will. Between being cautious on day one and confident. Between watching everyone else take the last run of the day whilst you're too knackered, or still having something left in the tank on day five.

Research backs this up: four weeks of targeted prep reduces your injury risk by 35-50%. But beyond the statistics, it's about how your holiday actually feels.

You'll notice it on the first morning when everyone else is complaining about aching legs and you're fine. You'll notice it when you're still enjoying yourself on day three instead of just surviving. You'll notice it when you can actually do the things you travelled there to do.

The exercises aren't complicated - leg strength, balance work, movement patterns you'll use on the mountain. You can do them at home. No gym required.

Forty-five minutes of total effort for a week-long holiday you've probably spent hundreds or thousands on. It's possibly the best return on investment you'll make all year.

If you've got a trip booked, you've got time to do this. Worth it?

17/02/2026

Most people stop rehabilitation within four weeks when pain settles, believing they're recovered. In reality, they're approximately 40-50% through actual healing, leaving themselves vulnerable to re-injury and chronic problems. This leaflet explains the four distinct recovery phases: pain reduction, tissue healing, strength restoration, and movement pattern retraining.

Pain settling is just phase one. Tissue healing continues for weeks after symptoms improve, with new collagen fibres initially weak and disorganised. Injured areas lose strength rapidly, requiring progressive strengthening even when you feel "fine." You'll learn to track progress using functional milestones (carrying shopping, sleeping comfortably, playing with children) rather than just pain levels.

The leaflet explains why exercises feel pointless once symptoms improve, yet these later phases are important in restoring the strength and movement patterns that actually protect against re-injury. Understanding this prevents the common pattern of stopping early, returning to activity, and re-injuring.

Why Pain Settling Doesn't Mean You're Healed [Advice Leaflet] (https://co-ki.info/4UKtHY6)

One of the biggest misconceptions about recovering from skiing or snowboarding injuries is thinking that when the pain g...
16/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about recovering from skiing or snowboarding injuries is thinking that when the pain goes, you're healed.

Pain reduction is just the first milestone. Full recovery - getting back to the strength, stability and function you had before - takes significantly longer than most people expect.

This graphic shows realistic timelines for some of the most common snow sport injuries. A grade III ligament tear in your hand needs 3-6 months of rehabilitation, not just letting it feel better. A shoulder dislocation needs 3-6 months of stability restoration work, even though you might regain comfortable range of motion much earlier.

The gap between "pain-free" and "actually healed" is where a lot of people get caught out. They feel better, return to sport too early, and either re-injure themselves or end up with chronic instability that could have been avoided with proper rehabilitation.

Understanding these timelines helps set realistic expectations and explains why proper rehab matters, even when you feel like you're already fine.

Have you been surprised by how long something took to properly recover from?

15/02/2026

When you injure your knee skiing, everyone tells you different timelines and you're left wondering what "6-8 weeks" actually means for your daily life. This leaflet translates medical timelines into functional milestones you'll recognise.

It provides specific recovery durations for MCL sprains (Grade I: 2-4 weeks, Grade II: 4-6 weeks, Grade III: 6-12 weeks), ACL tears (conservative: 3-6 months, surgical: 6-12 months), and meniscus injuries. More importantly, it tells you when you can expect to carry shopping without thinking about your knee, sleep comfortably, play with children, and eventually return to skiing.

The leaflet explains why pain settling is just phase one of recovery, and why most people stop rehabilitation at 40-50% through actual healing. You'll understand the distinct recovery phases and why completing the full programme matters for preventing re-injury and chronic problems. How Long Does a Skiing Knee Injury Take to Heal? [Advice Leaflet] (https://co-ki.info/jRXOZup)

You've taken a tumble on the slopes. You can walk on it, so you assume you're fine and carry on skiing or snowboarding.T...
14/02/2026

You've taken a tumble on the slopes. You can walk on it, so you assume you're fine and carry on skiing or snowboarding.

This happens all the time, and it's understandable - adrenaline masks pain, you don't want to ruin the day, and the mountain environment makes it tempting to just push through.

But being able to walk immediately after an injury doesn't tell you much about what's actually happened. Significant ligament damage, fractures, and other injuries can still allow weight-bearing initially, especially when adrenaline is doing its job.

The problem is that continuing to ski or snowboard on an injured joint or limb can turn a manageable injury into something much worse. What might have needed a few weeks of rehab can become a surgical case.

If you've had a significant fall, take a moment to assess properly. Can you move the joint through its full range? Is there swelling? Sharp pain? If there's any doubt, get it checked before you carry on.

Your holiday might not feel ruined by stopping early, but a six-month recovery certainly will.

There's a common assumption that the end of the skiing day is relatively safe because your muscles are warm and you've f...
13/02/2026

There's a common assumption that the end of the skiing day is relatively safe because your muscles are warm and you've found your rhythm on the slopes.

It's understandable why people think this - you do feel more fluid and confident after a few hours on the mountain.

But fatigue changes everything. When you're tired, your reaction times slow, your concentration wavers, and your technique gets sloppy. The muscles might be warm, but they're also exhausted and less able to support and stabilise your joints.

This is why a disproportionate number of injuries happen in the last run or two of the day - particularly that "just one more run" that people convince themselves to do when they're already tired.

Being aware of your fatigue levels and knowing when to call it a day isn't being overly cautious - it's just sensible risk management. Your muscles being warm doesn't compensate for being genuinely knackered.

When foot pain strikes, it’s tempting to chase quick relief, but lasting results come from the long game.- Short-term re...
12/02/2026

When foot pain strikes, it’s tempting to chase quick relief, but lasting results come from the long game.

- Short-term relief: ice bottles, taping, painkillers, rest, maybe orthotics.
- Long-term prevention: build strength, progress your load gradually, retrain your gait, stretch and mobilise daily, and wear supportive shoes.

Quick fixes calm symptoms. Long-term habits stop them coming back.

12/02/2026

Hands up if you've dislocated your shoulder snowboarding and thought "well, it went back in, so I'm fine"?

We need to talk.

That "pop back in" moment? It doesn't mean healed. Not even slightly.

When your shoulder dislocates, ligaments tear, the capsule stretches, and your joint loses stability. Even though the bone's back in place, the damage remains – and without proper rehab, you're basically waiting for it to happen again (70-90% chance, by the way).

We've just published a comprehensive patient leaflet that explains:
• What actually happens during a dislocation
• Why your shoulder feels "okay" but isn't
• The real rehab timeline (spoiler: 3-6 months, not 3 weeks)
• When you might need surgery
• How to protect yourself on future trips

This isn't about scaring you – it's about giving you the information you need to make smart decisions about your recovery.

**Have you experienced a shoulder dislocation? What were you told about recovery?** Drop a comment below – your experience might help someone else! ????

Download the free leaflet from our website. Your shoulder's counting on you.

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