Tips for Preventing Common Skiing Injuries
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Skiing is a popular outdoor winter activity that we tend to hear a lot about during the Winter Olympic Games. With the Winter Olympics occurring in PyeongChang this year, it is expected that the skiing will be making headlines in the coming weeks – from discussing amazing performances to unpredictable injuries.
Can ACL Tears Be Prevented?
Posted on by Anne Marie Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, Astym-cert
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.1 The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages can experience an ACL tear, especially those who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football and basketball.1
