Just because it may be cold and snowy out, doesn’t mean that
your opportunities for winter fitness are limited. There are a number of
activities out there that allow you to keep active over the winter season.
Cross-country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is a great way to stay fit during the
long winter months. Winter is in full swing and most trails are open and fully
operational. If you haven’t been out yet, stop waiting and take advantage of
the benefits available through this fun and enjoyable winter sport.
As exciting as Nordic skiing is, and as great an opportunity
as it can be to help you keep active over the winter, it is important to
remember that, as with all sports, there is always a risk of injury. Some
believe it to be a relatively low impact sport, but it does require technique and
training – you can’t just buy a pair of skis and become a pro overnight. The
most common injuries associated with Nordic skiing, sprains and strains, can
leave you with very few options if you are intent on remaining active, so let
the sports medicine specialists give you tips
for dealing with those strains and sprains before you head out on the terrain.
Also important, especially before you head out on those
Nordic Ski trails, is making sure that your body is in the right physical shape
to participate. Visiting a registered sports medicine
specialist will help you determine the best route to get you ready for those
long days out on your skis, helping to ensure your safety and to avoid those
unwanted and inconvenient injuries that all too often accompany Nordic skiing.
If you are already suffering from a strain or sprain that
you are afraid will keep you from the trails, or if you find yourself with an
ache as a result of your cross country skiing, don’t fret. Working with a sports medicine specialist will allow you to make the
most from their training and experience and get you back out there in no time.
Whether you are an experienced Nordic skier, or if you have
just started, taking advantage of the benefits offered by Nordic skiing over
the winter is a great idea, and working with a sports medicine specialist can
keep you on the trails enjoying the sport. Avoiding the strains and sprains
that can come with Nordic skiing, or dealing with them if they do occur,
doesn’t have to keep you from the trails. By keeping fit and active always, and
visiting those experienced sports medicine
specialists will help you keep your body in peak physical shape.
To speak with a sports medicine specialist about how to deal
with Nordic skiing strains and sprains, please contact Athletic Edge Sports
Medicine by calling 416 800 0800, or visit www.aesm.ca.
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