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In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, Dr. Gregory DiFelice, an orthopedic surgeon from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. discusses his innovative approach to ACL injuries, focusing on ACL repair rather than reconstruction.

He explains that ACL repair allows skiers to return to the slopes much faster. With over 15 years of research and practice, Dr. DiFelice has developed a technique that repairs the ligament using minimally invasive procedures, reducing recovery time significantly. 

Our conversation delves into the history of ACL treatments, the advantages of repair over reconstruction, and the specific benefits for skiers, emphasizing how this method preserves more of the knee's natural function and offers a quicker, more effective recovery.

To learn more about ACL repair, look at the videos on Dr. Difelice’s IG page: https://www.instagram.com/drdifelice/?hl=en 
Additionally, check out all the resources he provides with via website: https://gregorysdifelicemd.com/

In this episode, Bruce Oldham (A Canadian national freestyle skier and ski coach) provides valuable insights for aspiring skiers, including how to build confidence, progress safely, and the importance of air awareness. He emphasizes the significance of a positive mindset and proper preparation, both on and off the slopes. Additionally, Bruce talks about his coaching program, Slope Academy, which offers online coaching and resources to help skiers of all levels improve their skills and achieve their goals.

Bruce's IG page: https://www.instagram.com/bruce_oldman/?hl=en

Slope Academy IG page: https://www.instagram.com/slope_academy/?hl=en

Bruce's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BruceOldham

10 first tricks to learn on skis:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbCfMnhXeuE 

Check out the Slope Academy: https://courses.slopeacademy.com/ 

Luke is a meteorologist and avid skier. On this episode, he shares his passion for forecasting snow and seeking out the best powder days. He offered insights on the best times and places to go skiing if you want to ski powder, and the importance of flexibility with travel plans. Luke also revealed his plans to share his expertise through custom forecasting, trip planning, and a new "how to chase powder" course.

To contact Luke, you can reach out to him on IG https://www.instagram.com/imlukesnow/ 

You can purchase his powder guides here: https://buy.stripe.com/00gdSs7AGfnI4y47su

In this episode, Dr. Annie Howards talks about all things related to concussion: What are they? how do you prevent them? How do you know if you or someone else has one? When can you get back to skiing after a concussion? How do you recover as fast as possible to get back to the ski hill ASAP.

At the end of the podcast, she talks about her online Concussion Management Solution coaching program and for listeners of this podcast, she gives 20% off to work with her. If you end up deciding to work with her, use code “LEGASKI” for 20% off at checkout. You can use this link for checkout https://www.happybrainpt.com/the-concussion-solution-master-program

Also we discussed the Physical Therapy Association guidelines for concussions. Here is a link for them: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2020.0301

Learn more about Dr. Annie Howard 

YouTube: @theconcussionsolution

Instagram: @happybrainphysicaltherapy  

Website: www.happybrainpt.com

I don't think anyone really enjoys ski training, but when the results from it lead to a better time on the mountain, I think it's totally worth it. On this episode, Coach Nick Ward discusses why you should train for skiing, some of the most common mistakes people make, if it's possible to ski yourself into shape, and how important specificity or relatedness of ski training to actual skiing is when it comes to training. 

Contact him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_nickward/ 

See where he works: https://www.ptrevolution.com/ 

Check out Altis’ education for athletes and coaches - https://www.instagram.com/altis/ and https://www.altis.world/ 

On today’s podcast episode, Jillian Vogtli, a two-time olympic mogul skierc talks about how to improve mogul skiing both on snow and on dryland. She also talks about her injury history where she’s had 10+ knee surgeries in her career. We cover overcoming the mental challenges of recovery and she shares tips so you can do the same!

Reach out to Jillian on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jillianv_/ 

On today's episode, Carl Bescoy, a psychologist who specializes in working with injuries, talks about the psychology of ski injuries. He shared tips to process the fear of missing out, understanding whether pain is "good or bad", managing rehab expectations, and overcoming the mental challenges of getting back to the ski hill.

Go follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/theinjurypsychologist/?hl=en 

Check out his website: https://www.theinjurypsychologist.com/ 

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-operatively, and what the return to ski process should look like. 

Get a hold of Dr. Zach via his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zdbaker30/?hl=en or send him an email [email protected]

See what Dr. Zach's doing at the Rehab 2 Perform clinic: https://rehab2perform.com/zach-baker/

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 know you will as well. 

To connect with Ryan, you can reach him via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryankerr123/ or his email [email protected] 

You can learn more about his ski coaching company here: https://www.instagram.com/ski.hq/ 

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 shredding for a lifetime.

Connect with Steph on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephallen.dpt/?hl=en 

Are you a clinician? Learn from Steph and take one of her courses! - https://clinicalathlete.com/