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New Skier, Bad Knee, Any Suggestions?

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jharrick
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Went skiing for the first time last year and absolutely loved it!  Bought my first set of skis, and I'm ready to hit the mountain this winter.  The only problem is that I had knee joint surgery 3 years ago, and I have some lingering pain and instability.  Has anyone had a similar problem and how did you deal with it?  Any suggestions for how I should get started? I would like to hit the park as much as the mountain.  Is a knee brace a good idea?
Oct 16 2011 11:26PM
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egg.
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if its comfortable then definitely yes, under your pants
Oct 16 2011 11:33PM
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GILLSKI
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knee brace is a must and take it easy injuring urself going to hard isnt work not skiing or working all winter
Oct 16 2011 11:34PM
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jharrick
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Any suggestions on what type or brand of knee brace will hold up?
Oct 16 2011 11:38PM
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J.S.
Posts: 359 - Karma: 74
CTi and Asterisk

http://www.ossur.com/pages/13230

https://www.asterisk.com/secured.php
Oct 16 2011 11:47PM
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SteezoSaurus
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I would definitely have to throw in a vote for the Asterisk. My knees feel much more solid in them. I wear them every day and every day I forget I have them on by the time I'm to the chairlift.
The best part is that they attach directly to your boot. This helps to transfer those twisting motions from your foot, past your knee, and to your femur.

They are kinda spendy, but I would highly recommend them.
Oct 16 2011 11:50PM
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jca
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what knee surgery did you have done?
Oct 17 2011 12:19AM
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squibble
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you make it sound like your knees are really weak? maybe you should strengthen them before you start skiing
Oct 17 2011 2:36AM
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jharrick
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I damaged the articular cartilage in the joint of my knee, and the bone underneath  That's what allows the joint to smoothly slide across itself.  The instability isn't all that bad, my knee will just give out sometimes.  I'm sure it's not nearly as bad as a torn ACL.  Some days I don't notice any pain at all, and others it hurts all day. 
Oct 17 2011 8:51AM
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ReignMan
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ur knees are only gonna get worse
Oct 17 2011 9:18AM
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-KJ-
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get a knee brace and dont ski as hard as the others do.. just let ur skis take you. also try not to hit many jumps.... or you knees will get worse
Oct 17 2011 9:22AM
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Session
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Get strong.

Do squats.

Eat steaks.
Oct 17 2011 10:32AM
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Spacekroft
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i tore my lateral meniscus two seasons ago and i bought asterisk knee braces to ski with afterwards and my knees feel solid, its like having two super knees! defiantly look into getting some.
Oct 17 2011 10:52AM
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Cthulhu
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wearing a brace will only do so much when you're actually wearing it. i have a bad knee and a worse knee and i find that small things just like stretching when your watching t.v., tying your shoes a little tighter, trying to maintain your weight, light jogging occasionally, etc. in combination start to add up and you over time loose or lighten the need for a brace.
Oct 17 2011 12:25PM
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.R-Lohin
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1.Buy tall tee 2.Ski in it 3.?????? 4.Profit!
Oct 17 2011 12:36PM
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