Working on the slopes at a ski resort is one of the most thrilling and satisfying jobs you can earn. If you are lucky enough to land one of these sought-after positions as an instructor, patroller, host, or operator, then you have more on the line when it comes to getting injured. Blowing out the …
7 Tips for Ski and Ride Pros To Avoid Injuries That Could Cost You Your Career Read More »
Are you tired of holding stretches for 30 seconds? Do you want to get more stretching done in less time? Do you want to get MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS overall? I’m going to show you how you can be MORE EFFICIENT with your workouts, by stringing movements together into a DYNAMIC MOBILITY routine. With …
6 Count Mobility Routine for Hips, T-Spine, and Hamstrings Read More »
What do ankle sprains, knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain all have in common? 👉 When evaluating a patient with any of the above complaints, we OFTEN find an underlying balance deficit that was most likely present before the pain or injury was ever acknowledged. Do you have a hidden balance deficit? 🤷 …
Hidden Weakness that leads to Knee Pain and Ankle Sprains Read More »
Injury management has evolved over the years, and the once highly recognized R.I.C.E. method may not be the only, or best, way to handle acute injuries. A more active recovery strategy is stepping front and center. R.I.C.E. is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate, which was the standard approach to healing in the …
A classic movement pattern in everyday life, that you don’t even realize you are doing, can be the cause of your knee problems. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and movement expert, people often come to my clinic with pain or an injury, of which the cause or trigger is unknown. Upon questioning and observing …
Everyday movements that will eventually cause knee problems Read More »
Guide to Successfully Implementing an Exercise Program that Reduces Injuries and Saves the Company Money Imagine a workplace environment bustling with healthy, active, optimistic, and energetic employees. Imagine a workplace culture with loyal employees returning year after year, feeling appreciated and valued. Imagine reducing injury claims by half and spending fewer hours on rearranging schedules …
How to Get Your Employees to do “Injury Prevention” Exercises Read More »
Are you a snow-skier or boarder who spends all day on the mountain and sometimes forgets to eat or drink enough? Have you ever felt brain fatigue at the end of the day, or an afternoon energy slump? Fatigue on the slopes can be linked to deficiencies in food or liquid consumption. Proper hydration and …
Hydration and Nutrition for Performance and Safety on Snow Read More »
In an interview with George Thomas, from the Professional Ski Instructors Association and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), we discuss best strategies to physically prepare for snow-skiing and snowboarding, specifically to protect your knees. We talk about the important pillars of injury prevention training and how this specific type of training reduces the risk …
PSIA-AASI Podcast: Get Knee Smart with ACL Strong Tips Read More »
Successful coaches have a developed strategy for facilitating a championship season. They don’t just rely on good players and luck. The strategy is in motion long before the season begins, and this “secret weapon” is helping their teams fly through the starting line at a strong pace, while the competition is left standing still. Here …
Wondering what you can do to be ready for skiing or snowboarding? As the season gets underway, many of us are now thinking about what we can do to make the transition easier on our bodies. Whether you’re a pro and you work on the mountain, or a first-timer considering lessons, there are a few …
How to BE READY for Ski Season, whether you’re a First-Timer or a Pro! Read More »
This time of year, seasonal athletes start thinking about how to prepare for Winter. Passionate skiers and snowboarders anticipate the opening of their favorite ski areas, and they might even don their hats as instructors, patrollers, racers, or resort workers. If you haven’t been on the snow for several months, what should you do to …
3 Ways Skiers and Snowboarders Should Prepare for Winter Read More »
…And How To Help Them Explode into Next Season Every year, as Summer approaches and many sports are winding down for a brief rest period, supportive parents of serious athletes ask, “What should I have my kid do to stay conditioned during the off-season?” In this article, we discuss whether or not a break from …
Best Off-Season Conditioning Strategy for Serious Athletes Read More »
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