For all of you who have made fitness goals in the new year, here's a bonus: living in Maine IS like a workout in the winter! So whether or not you consider yourself an athlete, consider doing a few dynamic warm-up stretches prior to going out to shovel, for a ski, or for a skate. Whatever your physically-demanding winter activities (either by choice or by force) may be! A proper warm-up will help you perform at your best, and reduce the risk of injury.

Here are a few dynamic warm-up exercises to try:

Reverse Lunge with Lateral Flexion:

Forward Lunge Twist

Leg Cradle

Inverted Hamstring Stretch

Curious about physical therapy for injury prevention and conditioning for winter sports. Our providers can help you access risk reduction, discuss the importance of proper equipment & attire, practice targeted strength training & conditioning, evaluate biomechanics, review recovery techniques and integrate other helpful services, such as yoga, acupuncture and massage. Our team can help you build strength, endurance, and stability to heal more quickly and prevent future injuries.

Call Jade Integrated Health for a free 30 minute consultation to see if you could benefit from Physical Therapy today!

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