Snow sports can be fun and exciting, but when performed incorrectly they can lead to serious injury. Most injuries can be prevented by proper physical preparation and appropriate equipment use.

By staying alert, keeping in good physical condition, and stopping when you are tired or in pain, you can prevent most winter sports injuries. Read these tips on how to avoid injuries this winter season.

Burners and stingers, common injuries in contact and collision sports, produce a stinging or burning pain that spreads from an athlete’s shoulder to his or her hand. Most of these injuries are temporary and symptoms fade quickly. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of burners and stingers.

Muscle contusions, also known as bruises, are very common in sports and occur when a part of the body takes a blow. The underlying muscle fibers and connective tissues are crushed, but the skin is not broken. To learn more about contusions and how to treat them, click the link below.

Cycling is a great way to exercise and have fun. Learn the different types of injuries that can be caused by cycling and how to prevent them from happening to you.

Biking is a fun, healthy way to get exercise. Read these tips to stay safe while you ride.

Basketball players are most commonly at risk for injuries to the ankles, knees, and shoulders. Click the link below to learn how to avoid injury on the court.

X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans are the best-known ways of medical imagining for an injured area. To learn more information on each area, click the link below.

Uneven growth patterns in young athletes make them more susceptible to muscle, tendon, and growth plate injuries. Learn the different types of injuries that occur in high school athletes and how you can prevent them this season.

Between jumping, kicking, and tumbling, cheerleading can present several opportunities for injury. Click here for ways to prevent injury during cheerleading.