It's piste of mind for skiing injuries

Embrace the snowy sport perfections of the Winter Olympics, but don't be so seduced that you hit the slopes without getting fit first.

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The risk of injury is not to be underestimated, advises trauma and orthopaedic specialist Dr Sven Putnis. An NHS surgeon, his new business Sven Ski Clinic tackles prevention with targeted exercises and also the emerging one of effective treatment pathways.

The where, when and how followups organised for back in the UK are major factors impacting recovery.

"Initial management and advice can often be unreliable and delay the return to life," Putnis warns.

An activity holiday in the snow combining demanding physical engagement and high-octane socialising is like no other. And the pool of punters is getting wider, from newbies to rusty returners.

"The average age for skiing and snowboarding is going up which brings with it the potential for more injuries," says Putnis.