Wanaka is the mecca of ski fields in New Zealand. It also has one of the highest rate of knee injuries in the country. There is a lot of emerging evidence on how to reduce your risk and prevent knee injuries through sports specific programs.
We have designed Ski Fit – a three level exercise program designed to reduce your risk of leg (lower limb) injuries by 67% (Webster & Hewett, 2016).
SKI FIT DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE VIA OUR SKI FIT WANAKA PAGE
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