SKIING CONDITIONING

As therapists, coaches, sport medicine and therapy personnel we must recognise potential problems associated with malalignment and postural syndromes. We must ensure that the daily training plans and recovery protocols address these syn- dromes in a pro-active manner to min- imise the effect they may have on skiing and training performance.

THE AUTHOR Carl Petersen, PT, travelled on the World Cup Ski Circuit from 1984-2004 as a physiother- apist and fitness coach and has been the Director of Sport Medicine and Science for Alpine Canada. He is a partner and director of High Performance Training at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinics in Vancouver, Canada. He currently works with a variety of athletes from club level to World Cup skiers and has recently written a book Fit to Ski. Info on ordering available from carl@city sportsphysio.com or at www.citysports physio.com

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EXERCISE WAIVER

Always check with a healthcare professional before beginning any exercise programme. For specific medical or training problems advice and treatment, athletes, parents and coaches should personally consult with the appropriate professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. The editor, authors, publisher and Fit to Play and Fit to Ski specifically disclaim any liability, loss or risk, personal or oth- erwise which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and appli- cation of any of the contents of this article.

Major Moves 2006 Physical Activity Conference organised by healthEX 30TH MARCH 2006, BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY

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