"How Winter Warriors Can Stay Fit, Healthy And Injury-Free" - Alexis Colvin, MD
"For orthopedic surgeons like me, winter is the season for sports injuries, especially to the crucial ligaments that support the knee," said Alexis Colvin, MD, associate professor of sports medicine and orthopaedics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. So now is the time to think about how to stay fit and healthy, whether on the ski slopes or just when shoveling your stoop or driveway. "The most common ski injury I see is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that also bedevils athletes requiring a pivoting motion. A fall, a collision, or even losing your balance can cause a tear." The most important step to prepare you for winter sports is preconditioning - in particular working on flexibility, core strengthening, and cardio, Dr. Colvin said. The core muscles are key players in skiing, and they are often overlooking in the off-season. To prevent that, "I recommend doing lunges and planks, both to the front and side."
- Alexis Colvin, MD, Associate Professor, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief Medical Officer, United States Tennis Association
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