Winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and skating are some of the best ways to stay active in colder months—especially around Vancouver. But with the fun comes risk: winter sports injuries are common due to the slippery, unpredictable nature of snow and ice.
Common Winter Sports Injuries
Whether you’re carving down a slope or skating at your local rink, injuries can occur when you least expect them. The most common types of winter sports injuries include:
- Sprains and strains – especially in the knees and ankles
- Bruises and contusions
- Fractures – including broken wrists and collarbones
- Ligament tears – such as ACL injuries
- Concussions – from falls or collisions
These injuries often result from accidents, fatigue, poor technique, or uneven and icy terrain.
How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries
You can reduce your risk by taking the following precautions:
- Wear sport-specific protective gear (helmets, braces, padding)
- Warm up before activity and cool down afterward
- Stay hydrated and listen to your body—rest when you’re fatigued
- Use proper technique and consider lessons if you’re a beginner
What to Do If You’re Injured
If you sustain an injury, stop the activity and seek professional medical care. Continuing to push through pain may worsen the damage and delay recovery. Give your body time to heal, and consult a physiotherapist or chiropractor to support your recovery journey.
At Total Care Health, we provide personalized, science-based rehabilitation services. Our team of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists will create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you recover safely and get back to the activities you love—stronger than before.
Total Care Health, based in Surrey, offers science-based therapy in a compassionate environment. We have chiropractors, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, and massage therapists ready to support your recovery.
If you have any questions about this article, or you would like to book an appointment with one of our professionals, please call us at (604) 930-0099. We can help with orthotics!