Combining high speeds with strapping yourself onto a single slick piece of wood is a combination for tons of fun, and also high rates of injury. Even when compared to their two piece ski brethren, snowboarders still take up the majority of injuries sustained on the slopes. The shoulder is the second most common location for injury in snowboarders, and is the topic of this blog post

The shoulder is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body, and this is no coincidence. It is one of the most mobile joints in the body, with a huge range of motion, and many muscle attachments.

Dr. Richard Cunningham is a world leading expert in ACL reconstruction and repair surgeries. He has pioneered the quad tendon graft procedure as well as the repair procedure for torn ACL's. He has worked with professional sports teams such as the Pittsburg Steelers, the Pittsburg Penguins, and is now a team physician for the U.S. Ski team and the Freedom FC Soccer Club. He is also a great guy for letting us take time out of his busy schedule for this interview

Have you heard of a FOOSH injury before? It is and injury that often affects snowboarders and skier, as well as anyone that falls over. In this article Dr. Nic talks about FOOSH injuries, as well as why they need to be properly assessed.