Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
Winter Sports Injury Prevention Tips
Winter sports involve dynamic athletic activities engaged in in cold weather and packed snow and ice, heightening the risk of injury significantly. Common winter sports injuries include knee ligament and meniscus tears, wrist fractures and sprains, concussions, and shoulder injuries like dislocations or rotator cuff tears. Physical therapists can help winter sports participants recover effectively from injury and return to winter sports. Check out our 10 tips for winter sports injury prevention!
Physical Therapy for Figure Skating Injuries
One of the highlights of the winter Olympics for many is the figure skating competition. Figure skating places extreme demands on the skaters, requiring a high degree of technical skill paired with artistic poise. Common figure skating injuries, like ankle sprains, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and hip and back pain, can result from a traumatic incident on the ice or from overuse. Physical therapists can help figure skaters prepare for competition through targeted strengthening and aerobic conditioning off the ice and support skaters through a comprehensive rehabilitation program should an injury occur.