The end of the road is orthopedics?Doctor reminds: pay attention to safety protection in ice and snow sports
2022-02-11 21:09:22Source: Xi’an News Network
Xi’an News Network News Right now, the Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, and the valiant and heroic appearance of athletes on the field has ignited the public’s enthusiasm for ice and snow sports. At the same time, “the end of the ski trail is orthopedics” has also aroused extensive discussion and made it to the hot search list. The doctor reminded that as a sport full of excitement and challenges, ice and snow sports have certain dangers, and the pursuit of sportsmanship is commendable, but we must not forget to take safety precautions.
Ice and snow sports can easily cause ligament and tendon damage
After the joke “The end of the snow trail is orthopedics” was on the hot search list, many netizens shared their “tragic experiences”. “After playing for less than five minutes, the person with a broken wrist is me” “Profound experience, the first skiing in 2022, I like to carry a steel needle”… Some netizens laughed and said: “Others are Gu Ailing, you are Gu Ailing “The end of the snow trail is not necessarily flowers and applause, it is more likely to be orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation…” The reporter noticed that there was also a screenshot of the group chat of “Snow season staring at the wounded group” on the Internet , behind each member’s name, is marked with one or more injured parts that look painful.
Regarding the statement that “the end of the snow trail is orthopedics”, Zheng Jiang, director of the sports medicine diagnosis and treatment center of Xi’an Red Cross Hospital, said that although this is a joke, it is not unreasonable. “Ice and snow sports are indeed easy to cause ligament and tendon injuries. Every winter is the time when the anterior cruciate ligament surgery in the Department of Sports Medicine of the Red Cross Hospital is the most frequent, and the largest proportion is skiing injuries. Once skiing is injured, the most prone to injury is the Knee joints and ankle joints are basically caused by skiers’ irregular movements or inadequate personal protection.”
Learning to “fall” skillfully is very important in skiing
Zheng Jiang reminded that skiing requires a certain amount of experience and skills. First of all, you must do personal protection, be equipped with professional protective gear, master the essentials of standardized movements, familiarize yourself with the venue and environment in advance, and provide a protective “barrier” for your own safety. Skiing is carried out at high speed, which is highly dangerous. It is necessary to master the balance of the body in order to reduce injuries. Beginners, especially, must learn basic skiing skills. If conditions permit, it is recommended to hire a ski instructor to learn skills on flat ground before climbing steep slopes.
When beginners choose a ski resort, the slope should not be too steep and the ski slope should be wide. Secondly, skiing should choose a regular ski resort with complete equipment. Such ski resorts have special personnel to maintain and manage the slides, and the surface is generally not too uneven, reducing the risk of injury. “Choosing the right skiing time is also a skill.” Zheng Jiang said that the snow quality varies at different times and should be selected according to needs. For example, in the early morning, the friction force of snow on skis is small, and the skiing speed is fast. After ten o’clock in the morning, the snow quality is neither soft nor hard, which is the best feeling for skiers. In the followingnoon, the snow is sticky and the ski resistance is large, making it easy for beginners to control the skis. As the evening approaches, the temperature begins to drop, the snow gradually becomes harder, and the sliding speed also increases.
Before the official skiing, you should fully warm up, including moving the joints and rotating each joint clockwise and counterclockwise, stretching the arms and back muscles, expanding the chest, bending over and touching the ground with both hands, standing in place, running, jumping, etc., to increase the muscles The range of movement allows the motor system to be in the best physiological state, and can respond quickly in the event of an emergency to avoid injury. In the process of skiing, you should do what you can, and do not rashly try difficult movements. Especially when beginners are sliding, they should not be greedy and avoid sharp turns and big drop jumps. When taking a break, park on the edge of the pistes, not down the steep slopes, and keep an eye out for skiers coming down from above.
It is inevitable to fall when skiing. How to correctly master the skills of “falling” is very important in skiing. Zheng Jiang suggested to fall sideways as much as possible, which can reduce the forward and backward and rotational displacement between the calf and the thigh when falling, thus protecting the ligaments. “When I feel like I’m regarding to fall, I quickly throw away my snow poles, put my hands on my chest, and use my hips to fall to both sides.” Zheng Jiang said, this can also prevent his hands from subconsciously supporting the ground, causing the danger of hand fractures.
If you are injured, stop exercising immediately and ask the ski staff for help
Learn first aid if you are injured. Zheng Jiang reminded everyone to first judge the injury and see if there is bleeding under the skin, deformity, bone fricatives, and swelling. For example, following a severe ligament injury or even tear of the knee joint, knee joint swelling and pain and limited movement often occur soon. Some patients can even hear the sound accompanying the ligament tear, or see the knee joint flexion with the naked eye. deformity. Zheng Jiang said that at this time, it is necessary to stop exercising immediately, get off the snow track, and ask the staff of the ski resort for help. If necessary, the knee joint braces and splints that are available around you can be used to initially fix the knee joint, apply cold compresses to the affected area, and elevate the affected limb.
After the initial treatment, seek medical attention in time, and move gently and steadily on the way to the hospital to prevent vibration and damage to the injured limb. It should be noted that some ligament injuries do not feel severe pain at the time, and will gradually become more serious following a few days. Zheng Jiang reminded that this situation should not be taken lightly. If you are injured or hear an abnormal noise in your knee, you should go to the hospital for inspection in time to avoid delaying treatment.
“While enjoying the fun of sports, we must also consider safety and health.” Zheng Jiang said, in short, we must do a good job of protection in order to better enjoy the charm of ice and snow sports.
Ma Xiang, an all-media reporter from Xi’an Press
