- How fast is someone allowed to return to his favorite sport post injury?
- General criteria
The most common question from a snow athlete (ski, snowboard) we get is how soon they can return to their sports activities after an injury. The answer depends on the type and the magnitude of the injury (i.e. muscular, commissural or bone), the location of the injury (upper or lower limb), the rehabilitation process and the overall shape.
However, there are some criteria the athlete must comply in order to recover:
1. Lack of edema and pain
2. Completion of the natural healing process of the injury (i.e. 6 weeks for a strain Grade II)
3. Completion of the running and exercise simulation program without any pain or edema.
Bibliography mentions as most common injuries rupture of the cruciate ligament for skiers and fractured wrists for snowboarders. It is imperative to take all the measures needed to avoid any accidents, especially after an injury, as explained below:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20463501
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18037801
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16493105.
