well i know ive had a few knee ops ligament reconstructions, cartlidge not quite as big as the replacement, but I ski 1-2weeks a year. Im fine as long as i wear a knee brace which is quite comfortable, I just bought mines online. Does your husband enjoy offpiste, because I find its rather risky incase something does happen but maybe thats weariness from me! All the best anyway - make sure he follows the physio's instructions and hell do the best.
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Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?
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Pavel, I have a confession. Until last night I had no success in getting the DVD to work, until my son pointed out that the cable was out of the back! My wife is very vigourous with her cleaning!
So we all sat down last night and watched. Wonderful artwork, along with dreamlike skiing, set to beautiful music. A stunning location, and very friendly ski partners.
And ~ the Auhof Jacket!!!
One day......
very perceptive of you Pavel.
I was extremely disappointed with in my skiing at Easter and the desire was dampened, every time I thought of the trip I recalled each bad run instead of the good ones. I had a heavy heart.
However, a week or so ago I played football and hockey for three hours pretty much non-stop and it dawned on me the next day that I'd overcome a massive physical and, more importantly, psychological hurdle without realising it. I'm now very excited again and the husband is back to rolling his eyes at me every time I mention the S word. I even wore my ski socks and jacket to a bbq last saturday :D
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Started by Dids1 in Ski Chatter 10-Aug-2009 - 34 Replies
John101
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Aug-2009
Dave Mac
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Sep-2009
pavelski wrote:DaveMac,
It is a small world!
A skiing friend in Alaska saw your post Dave and sent me your response! I was in another part of this earth,,and got her messages!
Hope all is fine and that DVD I sent you is motivating you (as if you need that)!!! Caron has not yet received this copy! I am waiting a few more weeks,,till I sense her desire to ski!!!! Then it will motivate her, her husband and kids!
Respectfully,
Pavel
Pavel, I have a confession. Until last night I had no success in getting the DVD to work, until my son pointed out that the cable was out of the back! My wife is very vigourous with her cleaning!
So we all sat down last night and watched. Wonderful artwork, along with dreamlike skiing, set to beautiful music. A stunning location, and very friendly ski partners.
And ~ the Auhof Jacket!!!
One day......
Austrian-adventures
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Sep-2009
I haven't had time to read all the thread so am not sure if this has been mentioned....
Last season a guest came to stay with me with the weirdest looking thing I had seen... the skimojo.
http://www.skiallday.co.uk/sm/
He reckons he can ski only 2 or 3 hours a day without it and certainly can't keep up with his mates.
This thing takes a lot of the weight from your knees but still keeps it directed onto your boot/ski. So your knees and legs get a bit of a break.
Apparantly too much rugby can be bad for your skiing!
Last season a guest came to stay with me with the weirdest looking thing I had seen... the skimojo.
http://www.skiallday.co.uk/sm/
He reckons he can ski only 2 or 3 hours a day without it and certainly can't keep up with his mates.
This thing takes a lot of the weight from your knees but still keeps it directed onto your boot/ski. So your knees and legs get a bit of a break.
Apparantly too much rugby can be bad for your skiing!
www
Haus Susanne, Radstadt, Ski Amade.
www.austrian-adventures.com
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Caron-a
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Sep-2009
pavelski wrote:Hope all is fine and that DVD I sent you is motivating you (as if you need that)!!! Caron has not yet received this copy! I am waiting a few more weeks,,till I sense her desire to ski!!!! Then it will motivate her, her husband and kids!
Respectfully,
Pavel
very perceptive of you Pavel.
I was extremely disappointed with in my skiing at Easter and the desire was dampened, every time I thought of the trip I recalled each bad run instead of the good ones. I had a heavy heart.
However, a week or so ago I played football and hockey for three hours pretty much non-stop and it dawned on me the next day that I'd overcome a massive physical and, more importantly, psychological hurdle without realising it. I'm now very excited again and the husband is back to rolling his eyes at me every time I mention the S word. I even wore my ski socks and jacket to a bbq last saturday :D
Gravystuffing
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Sep-2009
I have a friend who skied very successfully last year after both knees were replaced. So YES!!!!!
Pennyqss
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Sep-2009
Buy Ski Mojo's. They're brilliant. My partner has bad knees and these things take the strain totally out of his knees. Before he had to pump himself full of Ibuprofen. Now he hardly takes one. We call them his "Gumps" ie. after Forest Gump's calipers, but hey, they're fantastic!!
Eggman
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Oct-2009
I have a bad Knee, I think I will have a ride over to Sheffield to have a closer look, seems a bit of a performance to get it set up, but if it keeps you skiing longer who cares :)
Ready? I was born ready.
Pennyqss
reply to 'Is it possible to ski after a knee replacement?' posted Oct-2009
No performance really, just have to have the two strutts cut to size which you can do yourself. They really are good, but take a look at the website (if you haven't already!) Good luck and let us all know.
Topic last updated on 05-October-2009 at 09:02