How to avoid the top 3 most common skiing injuries this season
If you are heading to the slopes this season, getting ski fit matters. Skiing looks fun. But it is demanding. Long days. Repeated turns. Unpredictable snow. And tired legs.
At The Body Reset Clinic in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, we often see people who feel “fine” on day one, then struggle by day two. Or pick up an injury when fatigue kicks in. But, a little prep goes a long way.
How to be ski fit in 4–6 weeks
You do not need a complicated programme. You need the basics done well.
1) Build leg strength and endurance
Skiing demands strong quads and glutes. Plus staying power.
Train 2–3 times per week.
Use split squats, step-downs, wall sits, and calf raises.
2) Train single-leg balance and control
Skiing is single-leg control, over and over.
Add single-leg balance, single-leg deadlifts, and lateral band walks.
Keep the knee steady. Do not let it collapse inward.
3) Add side-to-side strength
Skiing is lateral work.
Use side lunges and skater steps.
Build control first. Then add speed.
4) Improve mobility where it matters
Stiff ankles and hips increase stress at the knee.
Work ankle mobility and hip flexor mobility little and often.
Short sessions. Frequent wins.
Top 3 skiing injuries we see most
1) Knee ligament and meniscus injuries
These are common in skiing. Often from twisting falls.
Red flags include a big swelling, a pop, giving way, or locking.
2) Skier’s thumb
A sprain or tear of the thumb ligament. Often from falling with a pole in hand.
If gripping feels weak, swollen, or painful, get it checked early.
3) Shoulder and wrist injuries from falls
Falls can cause sprains, dislocations, and rotator cuff irritation.
Wrist sprains are also common when you brace in a fall.
Quick slope habits that reduce injury risk
Warm up for five minutes. Every day.
Start with easier runs.
Take breaks before you are exhausted.
Most injuries happen when tired legs change control.
Need a ski fit plan or injury advice?
If you want a ski fit plan tailored to you, we can help.
We assess strength, control, and mobility. Then we build a simple plan you can stick to.
And if you come back with a niggle, we can get you moving comfortably again.
Book an assessment online here. Or call reception on 01252 843 203 if you cannot find a slot that suits you.