Injury Trends in Recreational Skiers and Boarders in the 16-Year Period 1996–2012

Introduction: The Norwegian Ski Lift Association has since 1996 conducted a central registration of the injuries occurring in the major Norwegian ski resorts to survey the injury types. The aim of this study was to report injury trends in the period 1996–2012.

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