16/02/2026
The way you hold your ski poles might be putting you at risk of a thumb injury!
When falling with the first grip, the straps can put stress through the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. This important ligament helps us pinch and is used it everyday function of the hand
The second grip limits this risk by allowing your thumb to move freely, therefore limiting stress through the ulnar collateral ligament.
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