[Ski sport. Trend--pattern of injuries--prevention]

Skiing is one of the most favoured winter sports, supported by the introduction of carving skis ten years ago. There's a close correlation between the design of the carving ski and a new skiing technique. Only a small number of persons is able to carve correctly. A special fitness program is necessary to be prepared adequately to the skills of carving. As proven by the latest injury statistics, the number of injuries has been declining over the last years. Due to the new skiing technique, injury patterns have changed. The most frequently affected injured region is still the knee joint. Prevention can be done by fitness training, watching instructional ski videos, and usage of well-fitting sports equipment. A new trend is the Telemark-technique, which shows different injury patterns than carving.