Injury Prevention
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The Complete Guide to Preventing Blisters on Long Hikes
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Staying at Your Peak: Year-Round Fitness for Mountain Living
Getting outside in the mountains to stay in shape isn’t just for ski season. Keep your body strong all year to protect your joints and muscles and to be ready for whatever…
Exercising with Precautions During the Winter: Stay Safe and Active
During the winter months many of us find it harder to stay active. The cold air, shorter days and unpredictable weather can create barriers to exercise and outdoor activities. But…
Crucial Ski Safety Tips Every Skier Should Know
The ski season has arrived. Before you head to the hill, it’s important to take stock of your ski safety checklist, ensuring you have the proper equipment, information and skills…
First Tracks Ahead: Mindful Movements for a Safe Winter Ski Season
Skiing and snowboarding have unique demands on the body compared to summer sports. This can catch us off-guard and leave us feeling sore after opening day on the slopes.
Being Bikewise: Tips for Safer Biking
It’s a great time of year to explore the Roaring Fork Valley by bike. From rugged mountain trails to picturesque paths, there’s something for cyclists of every skill level.…
How to Physically Train for a Long-Haul Backpacking Trip
Summer is here, the snow has turned to river runoff, and the days are nice and long, which means it’s hiking season! If this is the year you’ve decided to up your backcountry game…
The Essential Guide to Preventing and Treating Hiking Injuries
As the winter snow melts, vast hiking trail systems throughout the West start to emerge. There’s something undeniably inviting about a walk along hillsides or into the mountains.…
A Heads Up on Brain Injuries
March is a month of awakening – not just for nature, but also for traumatic brain injury awareness. Did you know that in the United States alone, there are more than 5.3 million…
Warming Up Smarter
MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY JOE KAGAN, PT, DPT, CSCS Physical Therapist at Aspen Valley Health
Brakes Over Breaks: eBikes and Steep Grades are a Recipe for Road Rash
As the Trauma Medical Director at Aspen Valley Health, I am keenly aware of the numerous bicycling injuries that come into the ER, especially as I am an avid mountain biker…
Protecting Your Muscles: How to Prevent Sarcopenia
As we age, we begin to lose strength and muscle mass, however, for some, this can happen more quickly. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass due to aging. It affects…