Get fit for skiing!
Come down to our clinic in Hatfield and have an extensive examination to look for any ski-specific weakness areas that may cause injury on the slopes. If any problematic areas are identified, then you will be given an individual exercise programme to correct them. If there are no major areas for concern, then you will be given a four- to six-week ‘Physio Fit to Ski’ plan to work on the key areas for ski injury prevention, which include aerobic fitness, core stability (focusing on specific ski pilates exercises), and leg strength. This combination of having an extensive assessment and an individual range of treatments will reduce the chance of injury and discomfort, and improve your skiing technique on your long-awaited skiing holiday. You will be amazed at the results!
Get fit for skiing – some skiing injury facts:
- You are most likely to injure yourself on a blue slope on the third day of your holiday.
- Women are three times more likely than men to sustain a soft tissue injury.
- Skiers are more likely to acquire a lower limb injury, such as to their knees, whilst snowboarders are more likely to injure their upper limbs, such as their wrists and shoulders.
Get fit for skiing – top tips to reduce injury for you and your family:
- Get professional instruction, especially if you are new to skiing.
- Wear a helmet.
- Snowboarders should wear wrist guards.
- Warm up and cool down properly.
- Wear suitable clothing and goggles/sunglasses.
- Avoid fatigue, take frequent rests and drink lots of fluids.
Whether you have pre-existing niggles that need fixing, or just need to get ski fit to avoid those painful thighs during your trip, book an appointment with Sophie Lane, one of our Physiotherapists, and get your individual, tailored ski fit programme today!
It is advisable to come down to the clinic four to six weeks before you have a fantastic time away in the snow! Other advice can be given during your consultation, such as the equipment and clothing you will need, as well as warm up and cool down advice.
BOOK NOW! Either online or call us on 0800 0724 012.
Reference:
Injury facts from www.ski-physio.com [accessed 22 September 2011].
