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Who has torn their ACL their first time snow skiing and have snow skiied since then?
Question by Harpomyminischnauzer: Who has torn their ACL their first time snow skiing and have snow skiied since then?
I tore my ACL within the first two hours of my first snow skiing experience. Now I am scared to try it again (with some professional help of course) but I want to know if there is anyone out there with the same experience and how was snow skiing with a bum knee (after surgery). [I had surgery about a year ago]
Thanks for the snowboarding idea, I have thought about that too. I have been really good about rehab and keeping it strong. Where do you get this brace you are talking about and what is it exactly? I have a brace from surgery but that would not be fun to be active in. Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Shoeless Joe
I haven’t but my best friend has. He had surgery and tried to ski again the next season. He seemed to have a little discomfort, but he also didn’t do all of his PT. How you well feel is mainly determined by how well you have rehabbed. If you did all of your exercises and keep your leg strong you shouldn’t have any problems. I have another friend who tore his ACL skiing early in the season, and was back on skis by the end of the season. I also knew one old ex-Marine who skied without and ACL for about 5 years. He did a lot of strength exercises and kept his legs very strong though.
Don’t worry, with a little professional assistance you’ll be fine. As you can tell I’ve had many friends tear their ACLs. They’ve all gotten back on skis and they’re all fine.
GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!!!
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