It’s always the most insignificant days when you have an injury.

You’ll be carving down the mountain when a bit of crusty snow catches your edge and you swivel your knee into oblivion.

Or you’ll be cruising on your longboard in teeny tiny waves, when you suddenly get caught in the shore break and slammed into the sand. Ouch.

If you’re addicted to hanging out in the ocean, then this will be a major spanner in the works…

You might get away with a plaster patch up, or you may have to spend a whole lot of time in rehab.

If you’re addicted to hanging out in snowy mountains or salty oceans, then this will be a major spanner in the works. No one wants to be told they can’t practice their sport for months on end.

Here are a few tips (from someone who’s been there) to prevent you getting “board” without a board….