Getting assessment, clear diagnosis and a treatment plan at the Ski Injury Clinic at Cleveland Clinic London is the first step in getting back to the top the mountain swiftly and safely.
Why Choose the Ski Injury Clinic at Cleveland Clinic London?
Skiing can have its ups and downs. The ups are certainly a thrill, but when you go down hard, you might need a helping hand. So if you've been hurt while skiing — whether high in the mountains while on holiday in the Alps, or even gliding down a more modest indoor or dry slope in the UK — you can trust the expert doctors at the Ski Injury Clinic at Cleveland Clinic London to provide swift, effective diagnosis and a treatment plan.
Our dedicated team of sport and exercise medicine consultants, working with expert orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, will be your partner in healing and helping you get back out on the slopes as fast — and safely — as possible. Our Ski Injury Clinic specialists have the experience and expertise to help professional skiers and casual ski enthusiasts alike.
Among the services we offer:
- Quick access to leading sport and exercise medicine experts.
- Inclusive care for skiers of all levels.
- Prompt diagnosis.
- Guidance on building up strength and flexibility as part of your recovery.
- Injury risk reduction strategies.
What to Expect When You Visit the Ski Injury Clinic
If you get injured skiing abroad, you’ll probably first be treated by the ski resort medical providers. That’s a good start, but your path to a fuller recovery begins the moment you contact our clinic. Bring your relevant X-rays, scans and paperwork to Cleveland Clinic London and our team will offer tailored support and treatment, guiding you back to skiing without hindrance.
For more complex cases, our sport and exercise medicine consultants collaborate with our Orthopaedic and Trauma surgeons and the best rehabilitation centres to optimise post-operative recovery and get you back on the slopes.
Common skiing injuries treated at our Ski Injury Clinic
Skiing is great when things go right, but a lot can also go wrong when you’re gliding downhill at high speed. Some of the injuries we often treat at our clinic include:
- Knee ligament injuries (including Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) rupture or tear).
- Ankle ligament injuries.
- Fractures.
- Wrist and hand injuries.
- Concussion.
Whatever your injury, we have an expert multidisciplinary team to help!
Preparing to take to the slopes again
We don’t just help you heal and recover from your skiing injury. We’ll also help you get better prepared for your next ski trip. Our sports medicine experts focus on the areas you’ll want to improve before taking to the slopes again, including:
- Cardio exercise: Boost lung endurance through interval training like spinning or running.
- Strength and conditioning: Adapt to demanding conditions and combat fatigue with targeted exercises.
- Flexibility and balance: Essential for injury prevention, enhance muscle efficiency through specific exercises.
Learn More
Contact us or call +44 80 0098 1522 for more information about our ski injury clinic.
