FOR THE UPCOMING SKI SEASON A FEW ‘PREHAB’ TIPS
KNOW YOUR SNOW Every skier wants that fresh powder rather than hard-packed ice on their runs. However, both conditions can lead to injuries if you’re not too careful. Icy, hard-packed runs can lead to impact injuries due to a fall. However, powdery runs usually cause skiers to twist and turn more, making them more susceptible to torsional and twisting injuries. Understanding which kinds of injuries are more common with each kind of snow can help you prepare yourself for whatever slope conditions you encounter. Even with all the precautions, sometimes injuries still occur. If you find yourself injured following a ski accident and in need of rehabilitation, make sure to call Campus Commons PT. Our physical therapists have plenty of experience working with sports injury rehab, and they can help you get back to the mountains. Give us a call today at 916-927-1333.
Every year, about 3 in every 1,000 skiers injure themselves, making it one of the riskiest sports that adults regularly enjoy. Millions of people across the country rush to the nearest ski hill every winter, but many of them, if you’ll excuse the pun, enter the season colder than they intended. Those long months between the last time they hit the slopes and the current ski season mean injuries can abound. However, by taking a few things into consideration, you can make sure you avoid crutches, braces, and slings this ski season. STRETCHING BEFORE SHREDDING The stronger you are going into ski season, the less likely you are to injure yourself. After hours of carving a trail down the mountain, your muscles and joints are going to be fatigued. Fatigue increases the likelihood of losing your balance, crashing, and injuring yourself. In order to build stamina before your first ski trip, work out your legs with some squats and side lunges, and strengthen your core with some planks, side planks, and wall sits.
TAKE A BREAK
SINFULLY SWEET BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Inspired by WellPlated.com
INGREDIENTS
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1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 3/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F, placing the two oven racks at the top and bottom of the oven. Then grease two baking sheets. 2. In a large bowl, combine squash cubes, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and spices. Toss to coat, then spread mixture in a single layer over the baking sheets. 3. Place both pans in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Turn the cubes with a spatula and return them to the oven, swapping them to different racks. Continue baking 10–15 minutes until tender. 4. Sprinkle with rosemary and serve!
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