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Dr. Zack is a physical therapist with extensive training for ACL rehab for the athlete. Not only does he work in the clinic, but he also teaches other clinicians the latest and greatest techniques rehbbing the ACL athlete. There's so much we could have talked about, but this episode highlights what you should do immediately after knee injury, the best strategies to manage the knee post-operati...

Ryan Kerr is a level four ski instructor as well as a Physical Therapist who works primarily with athletes. On this podcast, we break down the most common ways the ACL is torn on the ski hill, recommended binding settings, how to determine if you need surgery or not, and how to successfully return to the ski hill after surgery or ACL injury. I learn so much personally from this interview and I kno...

On this episode, I interview Steph Allen to talk about the return to ski aspect of ACL recovery. I know that the return to ski aspect is one of the most important and challenging pieces of the rehab process because most people I talk to do not have the knowledge of what they need to do to successfully return. I hope that this interview builds clarity on what you need to be doing so you can keep sh...

In this episode, Dr. Kaan Celebi talks about ACL prevention, what to do after ACL injury, and what to do if you need surgery. We chat about how to successfully manage the rehab process and make it back to the hill to ski even stronger before your injury. Kaan works with ACL clients through the ACL process. If you’d like to learn more about what he does, visit his website https://theaclacademy.com/...

Ben is a physiotherapist who specializes in working with athletes with ACL tears. On today’s podcast episode, we dive into all things ACL related. From ACL prevention, to answering the question of if you need surgery after ACL tear, to going through the entire rehab process, there is so much to take away from this episode! If you’d like to learn more about Ben’s team check out their website: https...

Joe spends his Winters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and this winter he accomplished a goal of skiing 5 million vertical feet being the first of all of Ikon Pass holders to this. On this episode he talks about what it took for him to achieve this and the challenges he encountered along the way. There’s been several articles written about his accomplishment which I’ve linked here: https://www.stea...

On this episode, Bode Miller talks about his injury history, his time competing on the World Cup and Olympic teams, and his inspiration for starting his company, Peak Skis!   If you're in the market for new skis and want a deal, use my code "LEGASKI" - the name of this podcast for a discount on your purchase. To learn more about the Peak Ski Brand, check out their website: https://pe...

Recently, I’ve been looking to go on a high adventure ski trip and one of my clients said she was going on a cat skiing trip with Mustang Powder. This sparked my interest and I knew I had to learn more about it, so I contacted Mustang Powder and interviewed the owner Nick Holmes-Smith to learn everything about cat skiing. If you are interested in going on a cat skiing trip, you should listen to th...

Ski cuts are a not too well-known thing in the ski world, but can be deadly. Ski cuts most commonly occur when a skier takes a fall, and they land on the sharp edge of the ski, resulting in a laceration to the body. In this episode, Victor talks about his ski cut experience, and how his injury led him to develop a protective long underwear to reduce the risk of this injury from happening. Since cr...

Matt is a former freeride world tour competitor. On today’s episode, he shared how he got started in freeride, some of the intricacies of skiing a freeride line, and his story of slicing open his thigh after falling on the edge of his ski attempting a cork 720 in the park. Listen to this episode to see a risky side of skiing you may have never thought about and consider getting yourself a pair of...

Shane survived death after the edge of his ski cut his calf muscle clean in half. He talk about what happened, how he almost bled to death, and how surviving was a miracle. Listen to this shocking yet incredible story and learn what you can do to prevent this from happening to you. Want to reach out to Shane to learn more about his story? Message him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanewolfe/?hl...

Amelia is from Australia and moved away from home to go to a ski racing academy in high school in hopes of taking her skiing to the next level. Unfortunately, she had a career-ending concussion in 2021 which she is still recovering from today. If you’re someone who’s had a concussion skiing, know someone who does, or just want to be more aware of head trauma and skiing, this is a great podcast to...

On this episode, Dr. Marc Pietropaoli discusses the Bridge Enchnged ACL Repair (BEAR) procedure for ACL ruptures. This is a revolutionary procedure that I think will soon become the gold standard, so I wanted to ask him all about it so I can help you make the most informed decision if you end up needing ACL reconstruction.  To find a surgeon that does the BEAR procedure nearby visit visit the Miac...

Eric has over 25 years of ski racing experience, he helps athletes optimize their footbed for performance, and also conIf you’re interested in ordering footbeds from Eric at The Foot Foundation, you can go to his website to place an order and he will schedule a call with ducts research regarding skiing and the foot with the steamed clinic located in vail Colorado. If you’re someone whose feet and...

This is part 2 of the series on skiing and biomechanics with Alfonso Lázaro. In this portion of the interview, Alfonso gives advice for people who want to improve their ability to carve and talks about finding the “sweet spot” on your skis. We also have a discussion of how your ski bindings and boots can influence the mechanics of your skiing.  Fasical Lines Anatomy Trains Book - https://www.anato...

Alonso Lázaro is super passionate about skiing and the reason I wanted to have him on is because he is a ski instructor with a deep knowledge of skiing biomechanics. In today’s episode we talk about the basic stance and go over the biomechanics of skiing so you can improve your ability to carve, improve your efficiency on the hill, and have an overall better skiing experience. Fasical Lines Anatom...

On part 2 of the interview with Polly Spence, we continue to discuss how boot fit and increase or decrease one’s susceptibility to injury.  Connect with her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pollygs_runs/   She what services her company offers: https://profeet.co.uk/   Get expert instruction for the academy she recommends: https://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com/  

Polly Spence, studied ski biomechanics for her masters degree and did a dissertation in the kinetics of skiing through the slalom turn. To say she understands the mechanics of skiing is an understatement. She has a rich knowledge and today shares what she knows about ski mechanics, bootfit, and more to make sure you’re equipment is dialed in for the ski hill! Connect with her on IG: https://www.in...

Andy Nelson is a sit skier who’s training for the national team. Andy hasn’t always been a sit skier. She skied for many years before a skydiving accident which led to an L1 spinal cord injury rendering her mostly disabled from the waist down. Today she talks about what it’s like to sit ski, the challenges she’s faced with her disability and with her injury, and gives some amazing advice for those...

Jennie tore her ACL last year and is currently in the process of rehabbing so she can get back to downhill skiing, ski touring, and kite-skiing. She's a full-time kite-skiing coach and has her mind set on kite-skiing across the entire country of Greenland. Listen to this episode where she talks about the rehab process, what kite-skiing is, and how she plans to accomplish this amazing feat! Che...

Glenda has been skiing practically her whole life and absolutely loves it! She is a PSIA certified instructor and continues to ski at her home mountain in White Pass, WA with her children and grandchildren. In this episode, she shares health tips for how she’s been skiing for this long to inspire you to do the same! If you want to follow Ben on his adventures, be sure to give him a follow: ⁠https:...

At 26 years old, he’s made it his mission to ski every resort in North America. The reason behind the mission? To discover his favorite mountain and help others find their ideal mountain. Listen to his plan of attack and how he plans to accomplish this on today’s episode.  If you want to follow Ben on his adventures, be sure to give him a follow: https://www.instagram.com/ski.everything/  

Gabby has been skiing since she was little and unfortunately has suffered two ACL tears in the last few years, one in each knee. In this podcast episode, she shares the struggles she’s had throughout the rehab process, the victories she’s had, and how she’s looking forward to making a comeback after her most recent ACL tear. If you’re someone going through the ACL rehab process or you want tips fo...

Ashley is a former professional Slopestyle skier that is from Park City Utah. As a former olympic competitor and Dew Tour winner, she’s been a pioneer for to growth of freestyle skiing for women worldwide. Today she shares how she got into skiing, the rigors of training as a professional sponsored athlete, the 10+ surges she’s had, advice that’s helped her overcome injury, and answers arguably the...

Miff is a skier on the Australian National Freestyle Ski Team and is currently recovering from a knee surgery that required additional clean up. She talks about her past injury history, her struggles with the rehab process, and what she’s doing so she can continue to ski at a high level. She’s eager to get back to the hill and eventually qualify for the olympics.  If you relate to her story and wa...