53’s Journey

[Bolder]

Spend some time skiing with no poles. You hold a lot of tension in your arms and also assume an exaggerated position.

But then concentrate on the feet/legs.
No poles is not an excuse to be a full body rotator.

I was going to say the same thing but didn't want to point out what seems obvious to me. My wife has the same issue with a "frozen" upper body. Did you ever play basketball or football -- think of a good "defensive crouch" in which you have a strong core base but have your arms in constant (productive) motion.

 

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Today’s update

Pretty sure I’m ok, my self diagnosis is strained ACL’s on both knees. Unlikely to go dancing tonight

 

[Seldomski]

Hope you recover quickly.

 

[Lorenzzo]

Just brought him lunch from the hospital cafeteria. Food insanely good here.

 

[mdf]

Yikes! I hope you aren't joining our ACL fraternity. Just a reminder -- doctors who are not orthopods are pretty lousy at diagnosing knee injuries.

 

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Strained LCL on both knees

Both in braces and on crutches, I’ll be fine, but skipping the dance party tonight

 

[dbostedo]

How? What happened? (If you don't mind sharing...)

 

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How? What happened? (If you don't mind sharing...)

I was on some steep terrain and believe it or not was being overly cautious and crossed my tips

It was 150 yards of tumbling and sliding from that point

 

[Chris V.]

Strained LCL on both knees

Both in braces and on crutches, I’ll be fine, but skipping the dance party tonight

Both sides probably good, actually. Not sure you wanted to hear that. Likely you didn't do anything seriously weird on one side or the other. Lots of fingers crossed fir you here.

 

[Kneale Brownson]

If you're crutching around on slippery surfaces, be sure you have the retractable ice picks for crutches. In Colorado, the City Market grocery franchises have them in their pharmacy.

I've had MCL injuries (other side of knee), along with multiple other instances of using crutches in the winter.

 

[Started at 53]

If you're crutching around on slippery surfaces, be sure you have the retractable ice picks for crutches. In Colorado, the City Market grocery franchises have them in their pharmacy.

I've had MCL injuries (other side of knee), along with multiple other instances of using crutches in the winter.

Those things look GREAT!!!!!

 

[James]

Sorry to hear! Both legs, damn.
Was powder involved?

 

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Sorry to hear! Both legs, damn.
Was powder involved?

Nope, a perfectly groomed blue, well beyond a beginner blue. I ran it at least 3-4 times yesterday without an issue.

 

[Mendieta]

Strained LCL on both knees

Both in braces and on crutches, I’ll be fine, but skipping the dance party tonight

You can still slow dance with Mrs 35!

Sorry about the injury, Jay. Luckily it wasn't too bad.

 

[Kneale Brownson]

Got too complacent and forgot to turn the inside ski I bet

 

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You can still slow dance with Mrs 53!

Sorry about the injury, Jay. Luckily it wasn't too bad.

Thanks, all in all I feel lucky as it was a bad crash

Got too complacent and forgot to turn the inside ski I bet

Sadly, I think I was too cautious and that caused the problem. If I had taken the fall line more it would not have happened. It was only the second run of the day and I was trying to take it easy. Certainly you are right, I had too much weight on the new inside ski and did not slide it in and that caused the tips to cross.

Luckily I am in no pain, and no meds were prescribed. Just two sore knees (very different from pain), so all is relatively good.

I just wish it was on tape, having lived the crash/tumble/slide.... It would have looked AWESOME!!!!

Hey, it is not a safe sport, but I am addicted and will be back!!!!!

 

[LiquidFeet]

Heal well!

 

[Philpug]

Did you get a sled ride?

 

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Did you get a sled ride?

Yep, they were great!

I thought I could ski down, but when I tried to stand up it was.... NO F’ing way and sat right back down.

 

[Andy Mink]

Bummer! I recommend a couple of these for when you get back on your boards. I had a partial tear on my left MCL a few weeks ago and have used this brace for two days now. It does take a bit of getting used to but it's not uncomfortable and it stays where you put it. I fits under my ski pants no problem. It provides good lateral support and I'm planning on using it for the rest of the season. Here's hoping for a quick recovery!

EDIT: They're a bit cheaper on Amazon.