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 prevention of skiing injuries

Ski or snowboard at appropriate level. Beginners should not go down advanced runs. Know your limits.

Make sure you use properly adjusted equipment.

Check bindings every year with a professional who can recalibrate them.

Stay hydrated and avoid drinking alcohol. · Be aware of the weather conditions to prevent frostbite. Don't ski alone.

The UCSF Sports Medicine Center is a unique state-of-the-art facility designed to care for amateur as well as professional athletes with sports-related injuries. Directed by W. Dilworth Cannon, Jr, MD, UCSF professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, the center includes a multi-disciplinary team of physical therapists, physicians and fitness experts who work together to develop a treatment plan tailored to each individual patient's needs. The primary concerns of the staff are injury prevention rehabilitation. The goal of the staff is to help each patient achieve the highest level of functioning possible in order to return towork, sport, or normal daily activities.

Services offered include the following: · Physician Services: The staff includes orthopaedic surgeons with expertise in knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and foot/ankle sports-related injuries, as well as a variety of overuse injuries such as tennis elbow that results from excessive tennis playing or knee pain from excessive running.

· Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: The UCSF Sports Medicine Center offers a full range of on-site rehabilitative services with certified physical therapists. By combining state-of-the art equipment with the latest rehabilitative techniques, the center serves patients with diverse needs - from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete.