Physiotherapy Can Help Manage Skating Injuries And Improve Performance On The Ice
Do you love to ice skate but could do without the aches and pains that come with your time on the ice? At Physio For Life physiotherapy clinic in West End and Downtown Vancouver, BC, our physiotherapy programs can help you resolve any issue you may have, enhance your performance on the ice and prevent injuries from interfering with your training and enjoyment!
If you have trained to ice skate for competitions, you know the commitment and the toll it takes on the body. Unfortunately, the long hours on the ice can lead to overuse injuries and fatigue. Fatigue can also make you susceptible to falls and other acute injuries.
Physiotherapy at Physio For Life physiotherapy clinic emphasizes identifying the key areas where you are deviating from normal and relating them to your symptoms. We will then teach your body new postural and movement patterns while releasing restrictions so you can perform at your peak potential.
Request an appointment with our West End and Downtown Vancouver, BC physiotherapists today, so we can help you get back on the ice doing what you love!
What to expect from physiotherapy at Physio For Life physiotherapy clinic
Our programs start with an injury assessment and a comprehensive movement screen. We also conduct a thorough history to learn more about your medical history, previous and current injuries, and your current training schedule.
One of the most effective strategies for injury prevention is resolving an injury. Too often, skaters ignore or push through injuries, leading to a longer recovery or a new injury altogether. The key to resolving your injuries, old or new, is seeking the help of an experienced physiotherapist.
We will design a program tailored to your specific needs and address all the factors affecting your ability to perform at your highest potential. This will include targeted manual therapy techniques, mobility and flexibility exercises, education, and exercises designed to restore your natural movement patterns and strengthening exercises to maintain them.
Fortunately, many injury prevention strategies also improve your overall performance. Every skater should implement the following activities into their training:
- Mobility and flexibility exercises
- Postural control and core stabilization exercises
- Strengthening exercises focusing on functional movements (i.e., squats, lunges)
- Foot, ankle, and lower leg strengthening exercises
Our physiotherapy programs at Physio For Life physiotherapy clinic are designed to address your individual needs to ensure you get back and stay on the ice, doing what you love!
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Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!