Howdy Folks,
I (27, M, advanced skier) am currently plotting my comeback from a complete ACL tear on 1/18/20 and a repair with the Patella tendon on 2/18/20. I am planning on abstaining from skiing until 1/18/21 - 11 months post-op. Then slowly easing back into it and putting most of my big trips in the later months of the ski season (March, April, and even May).
In terms of where I am at physically, my routine is probably the best gauge:
- Running 1-1.5 miles 2x per week
- Biking 30 miles x1 per week
- Walking 1 mile 3x per week
- Hiking 3-6 miles 3x a month
I am no longer seeing a physical therapist. Stopped about two months ago. I felt I was not seeing much growth/gain and doing the same 10 exercises in his gym to the tune of $50 per session after insurance. Plus I absolutely loathe going to the gym but will do outdoor activities to no end. After stopping the PT and picking up more outdoor activities my surgeon stated that the amount of physical activity I was doing was as good as any PT training that could be done.
As the first snowfalls of the year have come at Utah and CO, the stoke is real with this guy. I've picked up some Moment PB&J's and Atomic Bentchetler 120's in the offseason as a means to help keep a positive outlook and I am pumped to try em out.
I am looking for return-to-ski fitness activities, plans, tests, exercises, etc. to help ensure I will be as ready as possible come MLK weekend this winter. Does anyone have anything they can recommend that they are either currently using to help them recover or used in the past for a successful recovery?
Thanks for y'alls input!
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