Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
Return-to-Ski Testing: Are You Actually Ready to Go Back?
You feel better.
Your swelling is down.
You’re lifting again.
But are you actually ready to ski?
This question matters more than most people realize because “feels good” and “ready for the mountain” are two very different things.
Strength Standards for Colorado Skiing and Snowboarding
This past week I was listening to a podcast primarily focused on the rehabilitation around runners. They were diving into a recent article that discussed strength recommendations and standards for the everyday individual. They were discussing the applicability and relatability back to the running population and if these strength standards were appropriate and reasonable.
I loved the critical conversation surrounding strength expectations in a population not traditionally associated with strength training and the interpretability of the information not only for clinicians in regards to programming and performance but also for runners themselves.
It got me thinking…. how applicable was this information to other populations?
Skiing and Snowboarding Specific Physical Therapy in Denver
While we may still be experiencing glimpses of hiking season, you can almost feel the powder under your board. So for this week, we're talking about the most common skiing and snowboarding injuries and how physical therapy can help.
Rehab Like an Athlete in Denver
One of the constant themes I drone on and on about, not just for skiers and snowboarders, but rock climbers, runners, and mountain bikers alike, is don’t rehab like a body builder, you need to rehab like an athlete.
Offseason Adventures
Traveling in the offseason can only lead to one of two outcomes. Either the weather is perfect and extraordinarily beautiful with markedly less people in a popular area. Or the weather is as expected and you end up with what we in our household have termed “offseason adventures.”
If we’re talking offseason adventures, it means we're talking snow. And if we’re talking snow, skiing and snowboarding is right around the corner. If you are a skier or snowboarder, here’s what you should be prioritizing right now in your lifting.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
A recent wedding isn’t the only thing we're celebrating at Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy in Denver. We get to introduce a new family member to the team. This past week a brand new piece of equipment was delivered, that while most people I’m sure are familiar with, is going to truly transform our physical therapy programming and training opportunities.