With Skiing and Skating, Success Comes Down to the Little Things

Balance is such a delicate thing, and yet so crucial to your performance on skis or skates. Without proper balance, your body is forced to adapt in unnatural ways in order to do what you ask of it. Not only do these adaptive mechanics stop you from performing at your peak, they also tend to cause aches, pains, and more serious injuries - all indicative of a bad experience on the slopes or at the rink or park.

Often, the difference between a bad and a good experience skiing or skating is in your feet - the point through which your body interacts with your tools. Your performance relies on a game of millimeters; subtle movements in your feet need to be transferred to the ground if you are to be at your best. Standard boots and footbeds tend to absorb those movements, forcing you to overcompensate with your hips and knees. This causes misalignment and makes small adjustments much more difficult.

Fortunately, these problems can be corrected and avoided by using orthoses that are customized to your feet. A customized footbed will contour to your foot, maximizing contact, and will be optimized to provide support in the areas that need it the most. The result is far greater efficiency and precision in your movements and the energy you exert - leading to better comfort and performance, and fewer sore muscles and tendons afterwards.

Skiing and skating are sports where proper footgear will help everyone perform better and with less pain - and doesn't that make hitting the slopes or the rink more enjoyable?

For more information on how Balanced Athlete can improve your skiing or skating experience, contact us at contact us at (585) 355-1377 or thart@thebalancedathlete.net.