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Injury Prevention on the Slopes

Injury Prevention on the Slopes
Injury Prevention on the Slopes

Ski season is here, and it's time to think about how we can avoid injuries on the slopes. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I most often see knee injuries, but also plenty of wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries as well.

Hopefully you've done some pre-season conditioning - but if not, go ahead and start now! Obviously avoid a heavy workout the day prior to your first ski day, but if you have time to become more regularly active with your cardio, strength and flexibility routine, get started with that. It's important to increase intensity, duration and weight slowly to avoid injury. Don't let your injury avoidance plan injure you! Always talk to your doctor about starting an exercise program.

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