title: Cross-country ski injuries.
abstract: Cross-country skiing is a reasonably low risk sport that can be enjoyed by athletes of all ages. It is an excellent cardiovascular fitness sport that at the same time offers rewarding scenery and solitude. The risk of injury can be decreased by taking lessons, taking care on downhill sections, using equipment that does not have too much heel fixation, wearing proper clothing, and being in condition prior to the start of the season.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002170:Canada; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012865:Skiing; D013548:Sweden; D014481:United States