Prevention and Treatment of Ski Injuries

Expert

Mike McMorris, PT, DPT, OCS

Summary

In this segment of Slopeside, Mike McMorris, a Senior Physical Therapist at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, discusses prevention and treatment options for potential ski related injuries.

Topics Discussed

-After an injury, how long should I wait to ski again?

-What can I do to prevent injury?

-What is pre-habilitation?

-What kind of fitness program is recommended?

-Back pain during skiing, why?