An industry expert has offered a number of hints and tips for those heading to the piste in the future in order to help them reduce the likelihood of sustaining winter sports injuries.

In an article for the Guardian, ski coach Warren Smith explained that improving technique is one way to reduce the chance of incurring damage while on the slopes.

He explained that almost all skiers have a weaker side based on the fact that the majority of people are either left or right-handed.

"This causes problems once you start skiing outside your comfort zone, skiing faster, steeper or away from the piste," Mr Smith noted.

As such, he recommended working on increasing ankle flexibility and loosening tightness in calves as ways of reducing the chances of sustaining winter sports injuries.

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