Reigning U.S. silver medalist Polina Edmunds has withdrawn from the 2016 Rostelecom Cup because of a right foot injury, U.S. Figure Skating announced Thursday. Source: Foot injury knocks Edmunds out of Rostelecom
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We all know how important training is in order to become successful. The more advanced you are in your sport, the more you train. In Hockey and Figure Skating, training doesn’t just involve on ice practice and lessons. There is so much more to it than that and there are so many options out there. Off-Ice of course is a must and Cross Training can be loads of fun. However, the wrong addition to your training can also hurt you, especially when it’s during the wrong time of the season. Season Planning, also known as as Periodization is usually done…
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Everyone ends up with an injury at one time or another in their skating career. Some injuries are minuscule, but sometimes we injure ourselves pretty severely on or off the ice. We get medical attention and most of the time lengthy physical therapy. What happens next? Best thing to do is get an official medical clearance from your physician clearing you to get back to your sport with full range or with limitations. That will help your coach plan your lessons accordingly with a lower chance of you re-injuring yourself. Your coach will also be able to get you back…