Rückenprotektoren im Wintersport

The general incidence of skiing and snowboarding injuries is decreasing in the last years. But there is some evidence that rare severe injuries like traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury are increasing. Higher speed, extreme acrobatic forms of sport practice and increased risk taking behavior are discussed as possible reasons. Information about the risk and the sequelae of spine injuries should be placed in the first place. The spine protectors available on the market deliver only protection in specific situations.