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 the vast majority, 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.

One of the most important components of the strength and conditioning portion of our Snow Prep Programs is the use of eccentric strength training. Basically, it is not how much you can lift, but how well you can control that weight in slow, controlled motions. Think about going off a jump. Your explosive, concentric strength will give you the ups, but your eccentric strength will give you that soft landing that will make everyone else jealous. 

Another major component of our Snow Prep Program is core strength activities. Imagine going through a field of bumps and making quick, tight turns instead of feeling like you are driving over a boulder field. Imagine trying to carve on your edges so hard that your body is almost parallel to the ground. Both of these scenarios are possible by strengthening your core.  Our Snow Prep Program will give you detailed exercises that you can utilize to build this strength

Our goal with those participating in our Snow Prep Program is to give you the best start AND finish to your season. Call us today at 720-216-5128 or Click here to set up your initial evaluation and get a customized plan designed just for you! For a limited time, Purchase your Initial Evaluation for $100 and receive your first follow up on us! Individual and package offers are also available.