Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

Skiing with osteoarthritis: how to make it happen & what to consider with Greg Louie, PT

March 28, 2023 Dr. Alyssa Kuhn Season 1 Episode 64
Adventuring with Osteoarthritis
Skiing with osteoarthritis: how to make it happen & what to consider with Greg Louie, PT
Show Notes

Skiing is possible with osteoarthritis. The biggest challenge is simply making sure your body and your joints are prepared for the forces through your joints. Skiing takes a certain degree of strength and control in order to be successful in avoiding high levels of pain while out on the mountain. 


In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Greg Louie, a physical therapist known as “The Ski PT”. You’ll learn:


  1. What you need to consider to prepare your joints for skiing
  2. Why balance is something you shouldn’t skip out on
  3. Recovery strategies to optimize your time on the mountain


And MORE! 


Find Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/ 

Find Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacyrehabandperformance.skiing 



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