Winter is a time of fun and playing as you enter this new season of the year. From playing in the snow to participating in winter sports, a wide range of activities can fill up your time during these winter months. With all the fun to be had – snow, ice, and the cold can also meet you with injuries and stiffness throughout your body.
Slipping on the ice, getting injured while snowboarding, or feeling your joints lock due to cold air are all injuries that can occur as the weather turns colder. Physical Therapy Idaho Falls wants to ensure
Dress For the Weather
The maximum amount of fun that can be had during the winter season will start with what you choose to wear. So many accidents, injuries, and falls are due to improper winter wear that was not designed to stabilize or protect you. Winter shoes and boots are essential to have and wear
to prevent injuries. Winter ground can be so unpredictable. Whether it is slick and icy, or crunchy and heavy, the ever-changing terrain beneath your feet will not always be stable in the winter. That is why it is essential to have footwear that can maximize your stability to help keep you safe.
Stretch Before Going in the Snow
This tip is often overlooked and not thought of when heading out for a day in the snow. Especially if you plan on taking on intense tasks like shoveling or clearing the ground, it is important to stretch beforehand effectively. Snow and the cold create a more hostile environment and can make every moment and task outside feel like it is a full-blown
workout, so you might as well treat it as one. When you are about to embark on a workout, you must warm up your muscles to prevent soreness and injury. The same can be said about going out into the snow to play or accomplish tasks.
Preparation for the Body
Your human body is one of your best assets, so it is ideal to keep it in the best condition possible. The preventative maintenance provided through physical therapy will allow your body to move to the best of its ability effectively. Physical therapy will help you to know how to stretch and what will be the most beneficial for your body as you take on the snow. It can help to better your posture and ensure you are moving in ways that pose little risk to your body. This preparation will help ensure that you have a positive winter experience with as little injury as possible so that your winter season is great and the spring and summer season to come will be even better.
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