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Authored by Brad Isaac, OTR\/L, CHT, Regional Director of ATI Physical Therapy’s\u00a0Ohio<\/a>\u00a0Clinics<\/em><\/p>\n

Alpine (downhill) skiing is great recreational sport.\u00a0 It\u2019s a wonderful way to enjoy a winter\u2019s day by yourself, \u00a0with friends, or family members. I enjoy the \u2018down time\u2019 with my family because it allows us to enjoy each other without many distractions, in some beautiful settings. Many options exist for the beginner to the expert skier at most ski resorts and destinations to make it easy or challenging depending on your skill level. It\u2019s important to follow some basic steps and precautions while skiing, so you can enjoy your skiing adventure even more, and avoid potential injuries to yourself and others.<\/p>\n

Skiiing Safety Tips:<\/h2>\n
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  1. If you have never skied please take a class so you can\u00a0learn\u00a0and\u00a0not danger yourself or other skiers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Instructors will keep you safe, teach you quickly, and make it fun.<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure that you know how to stop.\u00a0 Learn how to master the \u2018WEDGE\u2019 position so you can control your speed and direction.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep a centered and mobile stance.\u00a0\u00a0 Knees and ankles slightly bent and weight over the balls of your feet, while maintaining movement in all your joints.\u00a0 Stay off your heels and resist leaning back or too far forward \u2013 STAY CENTERED.<\/li>\n
  4. Remember to keep your skis straight to go fast; to go slower, open your legs sideways and spread out the tails of your skis wider (tips stay together).\u00a0\u00a0 This makes a bigger wedge until it causes you to stop.<\/li>\n
  5. Turn by pivoting with your lower body.\u00a0 As you turn,\u00a0 pivot your skis to the direction you want to travel.\u00a0 Your legs should always turn before your upper body does.\u00a0 As you start skiing, you will (should) feel some skidding as you enter the turn.<\/li>\n
  6. Provide pressure to the downhill ski versus the uphill ski.\u00a0\u00a0 This makes it easier to turn and will feel more natural.<\/li>\n
  7. Get on a chair lift with pole straps off your wrists and both skis pointed straight ahead \u2013 look back to grab the chair, sit, and relax!\u00a0 Enjoy the ride and conversation with who\u2019s sitting next to you.<\/li>\n
  8. Lastly, CONTROL YOUR SPEED AT ALL TIMES!\u00a0 If you\u2019re out of control, it is better to slide to a safe stop than ever hitting something or someone.\u00a0 Just squat down and fall to one side and slide safely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hope these tips are helpful.\u00a0 Enjoy your skiing adventure.\u00a0 BE SAFE and CONTROL YOUR SPEED.\u00a0 Most injuries occur from going too fast and LOSING CONTROL.\u00a0 Just ask myself.\u00a0\u00a0 That\u2019s how I tore my ACL back in college, over 20 years ago.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re experiencing pain,\u00a0Complimentary Injury Screenings<\/a>\u00a0are available at an ATI Physical Therapy location near you. Call today to schedule yours! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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