{"id":73351,"date":"2024-01-11T15:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=73351"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:44:46","slug":"winter-sports-injuries-and-physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/winter-sports-injuries-and-physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Sports Injuries &#038; Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\" style=\"font-family: Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.75; color:#0f172a;\">\n<header style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n<h1 style=\"font-size:2.2rem; line-height:1.25; margin:2rem 0 1.5rem 0; font-weight:400;\">\n      WINTER SPORTS &amp; INJURIES: HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS YOU RECOVER FASTER<br \/>\n    <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<style>\n    .post-content p {\n      font-size:16px;\n      font-weight:400;\n      line-height:1.75;\n      margin:0 0 1.25rem 0;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content h2 {\n      font-size:1.6rem;\n      line-height:1.3;\n      margin:2rem 0 1rem 0;\n      font-weight:400;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content h3 {\n      font-size:1.4rem;\n      line-height:1.3;\n      margin:1.75rem 0 0.75rem 0;\n      font-weight:400;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content ul {\n      margin:0 0 1.5rem 0;\n      padding-left:0;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content a {\n      color:#0369a1;\n      text-decoration:underline;\n      text-decoration-thickness:1px;\n      text-underline-offset:2px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .post-content a:hover {\n      text-decoration:none;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<p>  <!-- INTRO --><\/p>\n<p>\n    Winter brings bright snow, crisp air, and endless opportunities for fun \u2014 from skiing down fresh powder to snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, and even friendly snowball fights. But along with winter excitement comes something far less joyful: a significantly higher risk of injuries.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    Muscle strains, sprains, knee ligament tears, shoulder dislocations, back pain, and wrist fractures are some of the most common winter-sports injuries we treat at <strong>PD Rehab in Mount Prospect, IL<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    The good news? With the right physical therapy, most winter injuries heal faster, feel better, and are far less likely to return.\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- WHY WINTER SPORTS LEAD TO INJURIES --><\/p>\n<h2>Why Winter Sports Lead to More Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>\n    Cold temperatures make muscles tighter, reaction time slower, and joints less mobile. Add icy surfaces, high speeds, and reduced visibility \u2014 and you get a perfect recipe for injury.\n  <\/p>\n<p>Common winter-sports injuries include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Knee injuries (ACL\/MCL sprains, meniscus irritation)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff strains, dislocations)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Ankle sprains<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Wrist fractures (especially from falls when snowboarding or skating)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Lower back pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Muscle strains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    Physical therapy can significantly improve healing \u2014 naturally, safely, and quickly.\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- HOW PT HELPS --><\/p>\n<h2>HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS YOU RECOVER FROM WINTER SPORTS INJURIES<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Personalized Rehabilitation Plans<\/h3>\n<p>\n    No two injuries are the same. At <strong>PD Rehab<\/strong>, every patient receives a fully customized rehabilitation plan based on:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">The type of injury<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Your sport or winter activity<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Pain level and mobility<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Your recovery goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    Our therapists guide you through targeted exercises, manual therapy, and advanced techniques such as<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/fascial-counterstrain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fascial Counterstrain<\/a>, soft tissue mobilization, cold laser therapy, and more \u2014 all designed to restore proper function.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>2. Faster Healing &amp; Better Mobility<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Winter injuries can disrupt your entire season. That\u2019s why our approach focuses on:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Improving joint mobility<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Reducing inflammation<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Restoring strength<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Increasing flexibility<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Enhancing balance and coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    This means you can return to skiing, skating, or snowboarding faster \u2014 and safer.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>3. Preventing Future Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Physical therapy isn\u2019t only for recovery \u2014 it\u2019s also for prevention. Our therapists teach you:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Proper body alignment<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Correct landing and turning techniques<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Strength and conditioning strategies<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Warm-up routines for cold weather<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Balance and proprioception training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    This reduces the risk of re-injury and improves your overall performance on the slopes or ice.\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- WHEN TO SEEK PT --><\/p>\n<h2>WHEN TO SEEK PHYSICAL THERAPY<\/h2>\n<p>\n    You should contact a physical therapist if you notice:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Persistent pain lasting more than 48 hours<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Swelling, stiffness, or bruising<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Difficulty putting weight on a limb<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Reduced range of motion<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Sharp pain during movement<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">A fall, twist, or sudden impact during activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    Early intervention means faster healing \u2014 and less risk of long-term complications.\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- FAQ \u2013 SIMPLE VERSION --><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs: Winter Sports Injuries &amp; Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n<h3>1. What are the most common winter sports injuries?<\/h3>\n<p>\n    The most frequent winter sports injuries we see at PD Rehab include:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Knee ligament sprains or meniscus irritation<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Shoulder strains and dislocations<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Ankle sprains on ice and snow<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Wrist fractures after falls<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Lower back pain from twisting, lifting, or landing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Should I rest or start physical therapy right away?<\/h3>\n<p>\n    A short period of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) can be helpful right after an injury. However, if pain, swelling, or difficulty moving persists, starting physical therapy early can speed up healing and prevent stiffness, weakness, and compensation patterns.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>3. Can physical therapy help even if my injury happened weeks ago?<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Yes. Even if your winter sports injury occurred several weeks or months ago, physical therapy can still improve mobility, strength, balance, and function. Many patients come to PD Rehab after pain returns or never fully goes away following an older injury.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>4. Do I need a referral to start physical therapy at PD Rehab?<\/h3>\n<p>\n    Requirements can vary depending on your insurance plan. In many cases, you can begin physical therapy without a physician\u2019s referral, but some insurance providers may require one for coverage. Our front desk team at PD Rehab can help you understand what your specific plan allows.\n  <\/p>\n<h3>5. How can I prepare for my first physical therapy visit after a winter sports injury?<\/h3>\n<p>\n    For your first visit, it is helpful to:\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Bring any imaging reports (X-ray, MRI) if you have them<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Be ready to describe how and when the injury happened<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Note what activities make your pain better or worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <!-- CTA \/ BLUE BOX --><\/p>\n<h2>READY TO GET BACK TO THE SLOPES? WE CAN HELP.<\/h2>\n<p>\n    If a winter injury is slowing you down, don\u2019t wait. Our expert therapists at <strong>PD Rehab<\/strong> will help you recover quickly and safely.\n  <\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#e8f4ff; padding:20px; border-radius:8px; margin:30px 0;\">\n    <strong>Book your appointment today:<\/strong><br \/>\n    \u2714\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule a visit<\/a><br \/>\n    \u2714\ufe0f Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/back-and-neck-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\">conditions we treat<\/a><br \/>\n    \u2714\ufe0f Visit our page: <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/\" target=\"_blank\">How We Treat<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;ve sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, physical therapy can be a game-changer in your recovery after a winter sports injury. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":75246,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><b>If you suffer from elbow pain longer than seven days, you might have a condition called \u201cgolfer\u2019s elbow\u201d or \u201ctennis elbow\u201d. <\/b><b>Despite its\u2019 names, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis or golfer\u2019s elbow. <\/b><b>It is very common among construction site workers. Many office workers also complain of elbow pain. The risk increases with age - we are more prone to experience elbow pain and limited mobility after the age of fifty.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we do not even notice it, our forearms, wrists, and hands perform thousands of maneuvers every day. If we repeat exactly the same movements for at least two hours a day for months or years, we can develop a condition called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. And although the name suggests a disease related to the elbow itself, it affects the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Sometimes the pain is caused by irritation of the radial nerve that leads from the neck to the hand. The problem is caused by recurring micro-injuries we suffer on a daily basis. They are unnoticeable but overlapping for years, eventually, lead to abnormal tissue healing. It results in chronic inflammation and degenerative disease of the muscle attachment, manifested by pain in the area of elbows, as well as wrists and hands.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How to distinguish a tennis elbow from a golfer's elbow?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be a consequence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that we use to straighten and raise our hands and wrists. The recurrent motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attaching the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of an elbow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and results in pain in that area as well as a wrist or a hand. As the name suggests, playing tennis - especially repeated use of the backhand stroke with poor technique - is one of the possible causes of the condition. People who play badminton, squash, ping pong, or practice rowing for several hours a day may also experience elbow pain. Many other common arm motions, not related to sports, can also cause the condition - using plumbing tools, painting, driving screws, cutting up meat. Office workers suffer from that condition as a result of repetitive computer mouse use which leads to the compression of the radial nerve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfer's elbow is a condition similar to a tennis elbow but mainly affects the wrist flexors located at the inner part of the elbow. It can be caused by strong, repeated for long time movements related to work in such professions as construction, plumbing, and carpentry. Sport can also play a role in causing this condition. Lifting weights using the wrong technique, incorrect baseball or softball throwing technique, archery, and javelin throwing can all lead to muscle and tendon problems with that part of the body. People with golfer's elbow pain experience discomfort and pain during internal rotation of the forearm and bending of the wrist and fingers. It is very common for pain to appear when squeezing hands in greeting.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment begins with avoiding activity that causes pain. it is recommended to take a break from practicing sports and to facilitate the arm at work. Applying cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, and using a brace can also relieve the pain. However, if the symptoms persist longer than a week, we should consider seeing a physical therapist who specializes in elbow problems. Kris Krasowski, a physical therapist from PDR Physical Therapy and a specialist in manual therapy with over thirty years of work experience, says: \u201cThe first step of properly conducted rehabilitation is the correct diagnosis. We do not need imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound to diagnose a patient. Our hour-long initial evaluation let us interview and examine a patient, determine the origin of the disorder and implement an appropriate solution. In our years of experience, the Counterstrain manual therapy technique and the Graston technique, in combination with modalities and exercises, are the most effective in treating these conditions. Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Kinesio taping, and proper workout are excellent complements to advanced manual therapy techniques we use. It is important to remember that we should not try to perform physical therapy on our own. If done incorrectly, it can do more harm than good. I recently treated a gentleman who had developed elbow problems while working as a plumber for many years. He figured it was nothing serious and he decided to work it out on his own. Unfortunately, he hurt himself badly, and instead of taking two to three weeks to heal, it took us almost three months to solve the problem.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems in the elbow should not be taken lightly. If started with the first symptoms, professional physical therapy may help avoid more serious issues and long-term treatment in the future. For this reason, even relatively minor pain in this part of the body should be consulted by a specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41,40],"tags":[1449,2110,2023,1776,644,1408,643,1453,1448,2108,1450,2109,2112,1451,1452,1446,2111,1445,2024,1447],"class_list":["post-73351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-health-tips","tag-ice-skating","tag-ice-skating-injuries","tag-injury-prevention","tag-mount-prospect","tag-pd-rehab","tag-physical-therapist","tag-physical-therapy","tag-play-in-snow","tag-skiing","tag-skiing-injuries","tag-snow","tag-snowboarding-injuries","tag-sports-injury-rehabilitation","tag-winter","tag-winter-fun","tag-winter-injuries","tag-winter-physical-therapy","tag-winter-sports","tag-winter-sports-injuries","tag-winter-sports-injury"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - 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