Whether you are Team Ikon, Team Epic, or loyal to the backcountry, everyone’s goal for the ski and snowboard season is the same - to shred as many days as possible! Some of us are lucky enough to make it through every day without aches and pains, but for many of us, hitting the slopes is a constant physical battle. At Colorado Sports Physical Therapy, we believe in starting your training early and having a plan in place that will be able to get you back on the slopes day after day.

Our Snow Prep Program looks to create a custom program that identifies your current strengths and weaknesses, while taking into account any past and current injuries. We will utilize a combination of functional movement screens, muscle testing, flexibility, and range of motion  tests to determine potential problem areas during our initial evaluation and then set a program to incorporate rehabilitative activities with strength and conditioning to get you into peak condition for your first tracks of the season.

Your individualized program will include corrective exercises based on your needs as well as contemporary, evidence-based strength, agility, and plyometric training. For winter sports, we put a special emphasis on eccentric and core strength training. Building your eccentric strength will give you the soft landings you need to absorb shock from repeated impact like moguls and heavy, single drops off of jumps. Strengthening your core will give you the tight, whole-body control you need to cut hard lines and maintain solid position when physics tries to throw you down the hill. All of this together will allow you to land, cut, flip, and shred to your heart’s content.

Our goal with those participating in our Snow Prep Program is to give you the best start AND finish to your season.

For the month of October, we are offering 3 1-on-1 sessions with one of our expert therapists for a one-time payment of $250 (cost will increase to $300 at the end of the month). These sessions can be scheduled throughout the season to provide you the ongoing support you need.

If you are interested in our Snow Prep Program or have questions, please contact:

Emily Carr, PT, DPT: emily.carr@cosportspt.com

Jason Hubbard, PT, DPT: jason.hubbard@cosportspt.com

Or call us at (720) 216-5128!