Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
How to Prepare for Injury-Free Skiing
Getting ready to hit the slopes? Check out these suggestions from sports and orthopedic physical therapist Yukiko Matsuzaki.
Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
If you're a skier, odds are at some point, you've taken a mighty spill. It's tough to avoid, even if you're an expert. "Skiing is a thrilling experience, but there are some risks," says Yukiko Matsuzaki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, a clinical specialist in orthopedic and sports physical therapy in Pediatric Rehabilitation at HSS. "Not every injury can be prevented."
However, many injuries are related to factors that are within your control, like your physical conditioning or decisions you make on the slopes. Preparation is incredibly important, particularly if you haven't been very active recently. So before you set foot on the mountain, try these tips to prepare your body for an injury-free trip.
Published 12/18/2020
