Staying Healthy for Ski Season

Are you finding yourself extremely sore after skiing or a day out on the slopes? Then you might be missing the importance of ski season stretches before donning those skis, snowboards, or snow boots. Here is a look at a few good stretches that will help your body to warm up, get limber, and, most importantly, help prevent those aches and pains after skiing.

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Calf Stretches

Without your shoes, place your heel on the edge of a step. Now, slowly extend and stretch your toes toward the floor, and hold for 30 seconds. 

Hip Stretches

While sitting on a firm seat, cross one leg over the other, allowing your ankle to rest on your knee. Now, slowly pull your heel toward the opposite hip. Next, interlock your fingers around your knee and gently squeeze your knee to your chest. Hold for 30 seconds, then slowly release.

Lunges

With a wider-than-shoulder-width stance and toes pointed forward, shift your weight to one side, bending one knee. Repeat the motion by shifting your weight to the other side, again slowly bending your knee. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

These are a few examples of stretches that will help your body before and after a day on the slopes. If you are experiencing soreness or pain after skiing, consulting with a professional can also be a good idea.

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Injury Care and Prevention

From athletes to desk jockeys, an injury to your knees or shoulders can occur at any time, no matter your age or level of activity. From seemingly smaller injuries that may go unnoticed to more serious injuries that are immediately apparent, recovery begins with getting help.

Regardless of the severity of your injury, if it is not correctly assessed, treated and resolved by a seasoned orthopedic surgeon, like Bernard Ong, M.D., in Las Vegas, NV, you run the risk of developing a lifelong setback. That is why patients seeking superior care and unparalleled expertise have chosen Dr. Bernard Ong, M.D., for over a decade.

Bernard Ong, M.D. 

Welcome to Bernard Ong, M.D. With extensive experience and as an expert in the industry, Dr. Bernard Ong is the premier orthopedic surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our services focus on providing the highest quality patient care, including orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, meniscus surgery, ACL surgery, knee replacement, and more. 

If you are looking for an orthopedic or sports injury professional before hitting the slopes this year, we can help. Contact us to learn more or to schedule your appointment today.

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