Hi! This is actually my first post on this site. I was originally hoping to ask for tips on buying skis, but I tore my ACL in January skiing in Vermont. I had surgery in March. I’m about 5 weeks post surgery now. My doctor assured me I’ll be skiing again by December 2024/January 2025. My PT has given me the green light to push myself a little more in my workouts and showed me what I could do. Figured it was also worth asking if anyone here has gone through the same thing and have any advice on best workouts to get back in ski shape?
For reference, I’m 28 years old, 5’7”, 140 lbs. I only recently got into skiing about 4-5 years ago, but have been going steadily every season for about 3 years now. I live in the Northeast so I go around 20+ days each season. I consider myself an advanced skier, able to confidently go down black diamonds and moguls. It’s a sport I did not grow up doing, but have fallen in love with it. I can’t wait to get back out there. I actually tore my ACL while taking a lesson on learning how to free jump smh.
I am off crutches, but still in the giant thigh to leg brace. I usually change into a basic CVS knee brace during PT, so I figured I could do that at the gym? I’m bending my knee pretty far right now, but still working on muscle strength.
I appreciate any advice, it’s nice to have this place to ask for some help. Thank you!
For reference, I’m 28 years old, 5’7”, 140 lbs. I only recently got into skiing about 4-5 years ago, but have been going steadily every season for about 3 years now. I live in the Northeast so I go around 20+ days each season. I consider myself an advanced skier, able to confidently go down black diamonds and moguls. It’s a sport I did not grow up doing, but have fallen in love with it. I can’t wait to get back out there. I actually tore my ACL while taking a lesson on learning how to free jump smh.
I am off crutches, but still in the giant thigh to leg brace. I usually change into a basic CVS knee brace during PT, so I figured I could do that at the gym? I’m bending my knee pretty far right now, but still working on muscle strength.
I appreciate any advice, it’s nice to have this place to ask for some help. Thank you!