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It is a paradox that with so many people taking a skiing holiday in order to get back into shape, the largest proportion of skiing-related holiday injuries should occur as a result of their poor physical condition. These types of injuries are commonly referred to as "de-conditioned recreational skiing injuries".
There is clear statistical evidence supporting this thesis. For example, the majority of skiing injuries among once-yearly recreational skiers will occur on the second afternoon of their holiday. This is because this the time when a skier will most acutely feel the effects of fatigue, without actually yet having reaped the benefits of their on-piste exertions. In hard snow conditions, it is likely that the danger will only be compounded by the greater demands placed on the relevant muscle groups, making it essential that the recreational skier takes things easy.
Fortunately, there are things that can be done to minimise the risks of this holiday injury scenario. Foremost among these is undertaking a pre-holiday exercise programme designed to prepare the body for the strains and stresses it will experience on the slopes.
Any good conditioning programme will focus on the increasing the body's muscular endurance, its joint mobility and the ability to keep good balance. Strengthening the legs, abdominal muscles and erector spinae muscles will also assist the body in keeping good skiing posture, essential for reducing potentially dangerous fatigue.
Once at the slopes, warming-up, however boring it might seem, will not only help protect skiers from injury, but also increase ability. Conversely, warming down will help avoid fatigue and guard against next-day injury and accident. Concentrating on stretching the hamstrings, calves, hip flexors, quadriceps, gluteal and lower back muscles is generally agreed on as the best course of action.
One other point, though seemingly obvious, is also vital in avoiding injury. Keeping well-hydrated, eating well and refraining from drinking excessive alcohol will help avoid the body becoming rundown and injury-prone.
No win, no fee holiday accident claim specialists
Here at YouClaim we understand that there are those accidents that are purely unfortunate and there are those that should be considered as having been caused by another party. It is this second kind that we specialise in helping people claim compensation for.
We have no win, no fee solicitors working on our panel firms whose understanding of this kind of litigation is second-to-none. All work under the industry-standard governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and work on a, win or lose, no fees basis.
Furthermore, in lost cases we protect all claimants from costs incurred by the opposing side, and in won cases guarantee all claimants 100% compensation we never take any cuts.
If you would like to talk to us and discover more about how we can give your holiday injury claim the very best chance of success, call us now on 0800 10 757 95.
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