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]
2007-07-25 06:26:51 · 6 answers · asked by Harpomyminischnauzer 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
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!
2007-07-27 04:51:53 · update #1
As a ski instructor, I've seen plenty of bad falls by beginners, some of whom never skied again as a result. It is very sad, but completely understandable.
I also understand the anxiety about trying it again after a serious injury. About 9 years ago, I blew out my ACL, got reconstructive surgery, and then did 9 months of rehab. The first time back on skis, even for someone with experience, was pretty nerve-racking. However, like anything else, the more I did it, the more confident I became. It will be the same for you.
I agree with everyone who has mentioned the importance of completing rehab - strong leg muscles and flexibility protect the knee. Also, wearing a brace will give you some piece-of-mind and some added protection.
One more thing - after tearing my ACL, I started snowboarding and absolutely loved it!!!! I have been snowboarding ever since, and have been teaching that as well. You might give that a try.
Hope you get back out on the slopes, and good luck!!!
2007-07-27 04:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by sal_avalanche 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tore my ACL 5 years ago in my first bad skiing fall after 30 plus years as a skier. I was skiing again by the next year. I actually had no surgery, just a ton of rehab. I have a large orthotic brace i wear on the knee while skiing.
2007-07-26 04:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by ligoneskiing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!!!
2007-07-25 09:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Shoeless Joe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well that's not a great wat to be introduced to such a great sport. But a torn ACL is never something that will keep you off the slopes forever. I highly recommend that you get back out and try it again. If your knee still doesn't feel normal though, holding off could never hurt. I can say from experience that it is not a good idea to ski with a bum knee as it will only make your time on the hills miserable. Good luck with however you decide to play it out
2007-07-25 14:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tore my acl ski jumping and the next season i was back on the team!!!!!!
ps
i am on the US nordic combined ski team so i had to to stay on the team it wasnt that hard i would start again (with some professional help)
good luck and have fun
2007-07-25 16:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by Nordic Combiner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ruptured my ACL 19 years ago. Missed one season during rehab, but have skied every year since. Do the rehab, and keep strong.
2007-07-25 16:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋