33.43 - Orthopedic Management of the Snowboarding Athlete

Course Description

Snowboarding is a unique sport in its culture, disciplines, demands, and injury patterns. Limited research is available on sport-specific biomechanics, mechanisms of injury, treatment interventions to facilitate return to snowboarding, and injury prevention strategies. Considering the limited evidence, a multifactorial approach to injury risk reduction is proposed as the best strategy. Injury surveillance data provide insight into the predominant orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic injuries of which to be aware. When an injury occurs, general criteria-based progressions are applicable to all riders and help athletes return to basic activities of daily living and snowboarding. However, rehabilitation should also be individualized to the rider’s goals and riding style. Creativity and fun are central tenets of snowboarding and are recommended for rehabilitating these athletes. This monograph details the sport of snowboarding, including biomechanics, common injuries, injury recovery, and injury prevention. Case studies are provided to integrate gained knowledge in a clinically meaningful way.

Course Overview

Course Format: Online

Contact Hours: 5 contact hours

State Approval: AOPT courses are accepted in all states plus the District of Columbia, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations. A small number of states require APTA to seek pre-approval of courses. The approval codes for these states can be found here. Always check with your State Licensing Board to confirm contact hours offered.

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