2023年6月29日 · In this article, we’ll explore the most common figure skating sport injuries, like ankle sprains, knee injuries, and fractures that can occur on the ice. Knowing is half the battle – understanding these hazards could be the key to maintaining your edge and avoiding painful setbacks in this mesmerizing sport.

Ice skating injuries generally fall into two categories: overuse injuries and traumatic injuries. Ankle sprains, a traumatic injury, are the most common ice skating injury overall for figure skaters, while patellar tendinitis is seen most frequently across all skating disciplines.

2024年3月11日 · There are three main ways ice skating injuries occur: improper equipment, poor technique, and unpredictable accidents. Sometimes, accidents still occur on the ice even when a skater does everything right. This is what typically leads to traumatic injuries such as a sprained ankle or head injury.

The aim of this study was to review the characteristics of injuries caused by ice skating, to compare them in children and adults, to identify risk factors associated with such injuries and to review the role of injury prevention strategies.

2019年11月5日 · Whether from complex jumps in figure skating or “checking” in ice hockey (running into another player on purpose so they’ll drop the puck), ice sports present certain dangers that can lead to injury. The good news is that many ice sports injuries can be prevented. Here are some common ones and how to avoid them.

2023年11月6日 · Ice skating injuries can be categorized into overuse injuries and traumatic injuries. The most common traumatic injury in figure skaters is ankle sprains, while patellar tendinitis is frequently seen across all skating disciplines.

2024年12月3日 · Experiencing discomfort or injury from ice skating? It’s important to seek professional advice. A physiotherapist can offer personalised exercises, rehabilitation plans, and preventive strategies to safeguard your wellbeing and enhance your skating performance.

2021年10月18日 · Before you head to the rink, you should be aware of common injuries, how they occur, and understand what treatments are available. Head trauma only accounts for about 0.5% of ice skating injuries,1 but the rate increases significantly with participation in ice hockey.

Now more than ever, it’s essential to maintain your health and safety when partaking in ice skating activities to avoid a trip to the hospital over a preventable cold weather accident. We’ve assembled our best ice skating safety guidelines to make adults and children feel safer while having fun on the ice this year.

2023年7月6日 · From falls and bruises to torn ligaments, learn about the common injuries that come from ice skating and how you can protect yourself on the rink.