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Skiers Thumb: a Common Thumb Injury, Explanation, Prevention and Treatment

By Jane Hodgson | Published: November 24, 2010
Skiers thumb, also known as thumb sprain accounts for up to 10% of skiing injuries.  Usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand which forces the thumb backwards, skiers can minimise their risk of injury by correct ski pole grip technique. Skiers Thumb: a Common Thumb Injury, Explanation, Prevention and Treatment
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Up the creek without a shoulder

By Jane Hodgson | Published: June 26, 2009
Repetitive paddling is the cause of most canoeing or kayaking injuries to your shoulder, hand and wrist or lower back.
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Cyclists Hand: Handlebar palsy

By Jane Hodgson | Published: June 26, 2009
Ulnar neuritis at the wrist is also referred to as handlebar palsy, cyclist palsy, or ulnar neuropathy. Symptoms include pins and needles and pain in the hand.
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