But this type of terrain can also be risky when steering through it. This type of riding is also demanding and risky because of obstacles such as rocks, logs and puddles that off road riders usually encounter, it takes good skills and strength to overcome some of these road blocks. Never ride terrain out of your skill level, or if fatigue is limiting your skill do not attempt difficult obstacles. Fatigue is what leads to injury in any sport, be smart, ride smart. Acute injuries are caused by one specific episode or traumatic force.
Overuse injuries are a result of repetitive stress and prolonged microtrauma.
Some of the more severe acute injuries are caused by failing on an outstretched hand and arm. Which reminds me of an accident one of my staff had more than a year ago on her bike. She was riding her bike on a paved trail and was traveling at a pretty fast speed, one of her pedals fell off, making her lose control of her bike, she fell on an outstretched arm and hand, and fractured a small bone in her wrist, and a bone in her forearm. Needless to say she still has problems with both. Falling on the outstretched hand can cause injuries to the wrist, and elbow and shoulder.