Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Offers Class to Help You Get Ready for Ski Season
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital offers a free “Get Ready for Ski Season” seminar at the new Grand Junction Community Rec Center on Thursday Nov. 12.
This is the first free class hosted by St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, which is the official health and wellness partner of the Community Recreation Center. The in-person workshop led by Intermountain Health Rocky Mountain Orthopedics is designed for downhill and cross-country skiers of all levels.
“We are excited to be the first to offer health and wellness education at the new recreation center and to do that with the anticipation of a great ski season,” said Colby Lash, athletic trainer with Rocky Mountain Orthopedics. Physical therapist Alec Goodrich will join Lash to lead the presentation.
Speakers will cover:
· The top five most common ski injuries and their treatment options
· Proven strategies to build strength, balance and flexibility
· Performance improvement and injury prevention tips
· Guidance to stay healthy and confident this ski season
The clinic is 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Community Recreation Center, 2844 Patterson Road, Grand Junction.
St. Mary’s offers regular free community health education seminars at the recreation center. Upcoming topics include Defying Gravity fall prevention Dec. 9; Healthy Living with Diabetes Jan. 13, and Take Charge of Your Heart Health Feb. 2. Visit Grand Junction Community Recreation Center | Grand Junction, CO to learn more.