Hit the Slopes Safely: 6 Tips to Boosting Knee Health for Skiing and Snowboarding
As the snow-covered slopes beckon, it's time to gear up and hit the mountains. Whether you're a seasoned skier/snowboarder or just beginning, there’s a higher risk of knee injuries, especially ACL and MCL tears, that you don’t want to stop you from having fun on the slopes, so keeping your knees in top-notch condition is crucial for an enjoyable and injury-free winter sports experience. Let's dive into some easy-to-follow tips backed by the latest research to ensure your knees are ready for the thrill of the slopes.
2 Reasons You Don’t Need To See A Physical Therapist Right Now
This blog seems counterintuitive, right? I should be listing EVERY reason for you to seek consultations and treatments from a physical therapist to address your current issue, whether it is acute or chronic pain, tips to move better to optimize your functional mobility, prehab and rehab before and after surgery, or getting your strength and stamina back from recently being deconditioned. But wait, hear me out. There are a few reasons why you might not need to call up your favorite physical therapist IMMEDIATELY, and here’s why.
4 Reasons You Should Train With Resistance Bands
Resistance training is a great tool to improve your health and wellness, reduce your risk of injury, and promote longevity. It helps strengthen and increase muscle mass, maintain bone density and joint health, and improve mobility…
…But where do we start? Should we use resistance bands or free weights to train? Many people are familiar with free weights (e.g. picking up a dumbbell and curling it.) Although they both offer similar benefits, both tools differ for many reasons. Let’s dive into how they differ, and why you should consider implementing resistance bands into your exercise routine.
Is Back Pain Normal?
Chances are, if you are reading this, you may have had back pain at some point. Back pain comes in different forms, from an acute sharp strain to a more chronic nagging ache that you learn to “live with.” It can be a twinge if you “move wrong” or the most debilitating thing that occupies your mind 24/7. You were probably told you were moving a wrong way, it’s due to arthritis, or it’s because of your posture, etc. Probably not likely. What if I told you back pain can be normal, and it is just a part of life? Let me explain…