Skiing and Snowboarding are annual Meccas for many around the globe, but one thing is often forgotten when it comes to hitting the powder: How can one best prepare for it while at the same time, help prevent injury on the slopes? It's time to learn what Orthopedic Surgeons and a Physical Therapist think about all of it inside this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: There's a LOT of detail included in this program. Do you want to share YOUR perspective about it? Connect with The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Now! Subscribe to, Like and Share The 6-8 Weeks Podcast Everywhere:     The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is Skiing? https://www.adventurenation.com/activity/skiing -- What is Snowboarding? https://www.rookieroad.com/snowboarding/what-is/ -- UCSF's Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: https://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/ucsf-department-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science -- Connect with Danny Keller, PT, DPT, OCS: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/daniel-keller -- Do All Skiers "Pop Their Collar?" A Final Discussion: https://www.wsj.com/articles/once-and-for-all-is-a-popped-collar-cool-11675951201 -- Learn All About Sacramento, CA: https://www.downtownsac.org/learn-about-downtown/ -- Learn All About Lake Tahoe, CA/NV: https://www.california.com/fun-facts-about-lake-tahoe-california-that-are-fun-to-know/ -- What is Wakeboarding? https://www.supraboats.com/the-history-of-wakeboarding-and-watersports/ -- What is Waterskiing? https://sportsmatik.com/sports/water-skiing -- What is a Concussion? https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html -- What are Common Skiing Injuries? https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/sports-medicine/skiing-injuries.shtml -- What are Common Snowboarding Injuries? https://fittoplay.org/sports/snowboard/the-most-common-injuries/ -- Trivia About Ski Helments: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/helmets/headsup_helmetfactsheet_ski_508.pdf -- Learn All About Ski Boots: https://www.innerbootworks.com/fit-facts/ -- Do YOU Remember the Yellow Banana? https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/on_snow/people-made-fun-of-the-yellow-banana-but-it-was-a-winner/article_3f13b4a2-27fc-11ea-b32c-673b5b87162f.html -- What are the Differences Between Skiing and Snowboarding? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdQ08U6PtAw&t=43s -- What is The American Society of Testing and Materials? https://www.astm.org/ Connect with the Hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: It's never been easier to connect with the hosts of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. Read on below to share your perspectives on this episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast. === Connect with Dr. Brian Feeley: On the Web -- On X === Connect with Dr. Nirav Pandya: On the Web:-- On X:  === Connect with Dr. Drew Lansdown: On the Web