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cozzey
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Hey guys ive just got a little injury post here,

I was skiing Keystone on Wednesday with 8-10 inches of new snow, got caught up in it, somersaulted and when I got back up I had some pain on the inside of my knee, but continued to ski for the rest of the day. After the day was over, my knee was sore and a little awkward to walk with but nothing I couldnt manage.

After a little bit of research I am almost certain that it is my MCL, but I have no clue what level of tear or injury.

I rested all of Thursday and RICE'd it all day, by thursday night I was up and walking like nothing had ever happened, no pain, no swelling, no awkwardness. I skied today for a few runs, super g turns down groomers felt fine and even a few cautious roller airs were okay but as soon as I took it to the moguls I felt the pain starting to rise.

Went to the Rec center tonight and swam for a little bit hoping to get some different motions in. It felt fine for most of the swim. Now walking around it feels perfect, a tiny bit sore if I think about it.

Will I be able to ski gaper today at Breck tomorrow? Just stay away from moguls? Any advice?

Let me know for some karma,

Thanks guys,

Cole
Mar 31 2017 10:23PM
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TJ-Scum
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Just give up skiing all together
Mar 31 2017 10:28PM
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mr-mcsteeze
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chiefclulHey guys ive just got a little injury post here,

I was skiing Keystone on Wednesday with 8-10 inches of new snow, got caught up in it, somersaulted and when I got back up I had some pain on the inside of my knee, but continued to ski for the rest of the day. After the day was over, my knee was sore and a little awkward to walk with but nothing I couldnt manage.

After a little bit of research I am almost certain that it is my MCL, but I have no clue what level of tear or injury.

I rested all of Thursday and RICE'd it all day, by thursday night I was up and walking like nothing had ever happened, no pain, no swelling, no awkwardness. I skied today for a few runs, super g turns down groomers felt fine and even a few cautious roller airs were okay but as soon as I took it to the moguls I felt the pain starting to rise.

Went to the Rec center tonight and swam for a little bit hoping to get some different motions in. It felt fine for most of the swim. Now walking around it feels perfect, a tiny bit sore if I think about it.

Will I be able to ski gaper today at Breck tomorrow? Just stay away from moguls? Any advice?

Let me know for some karma,

Thanks guys,

Cole


Go get your knee checked out before you injure your knee more. It may only be a partial tear but do you really wanna make it worse on accident? Even if you ski like a gaper you never know what could happen
Mar 31 2017 10:29PM
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LivingDaLife
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Definitely worth getting it checked out if it keeps causing you pain. I sprained my MCL about 4 years ago and it just finally healed over last summer so MCLs can take some time. From your description, it doesn't really sound that bad at all though if it stopped hurting after a day.
Mar 31 2017 10:35PM
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50Kal
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I strained my McL a few years ago. Sounds like strain/slight tear. It's worth getting it looked at. Maybe a session or two Physical therapy so the can get a few stretches.
The way to tell between a tear or strain in a mcl is the day after your mcl feel hurt/super sore. If there wasn't pain that can mean you tore it. But it also depends on how you hurt it.
See a orthepitic doctor or go to a good physical therapist.
Apr 1 2017 2:14AM
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cozzey
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Skied today, felt like a champ. No problems were faced.
Apr 1 2017 7:37PM
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Owenjensen
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Tough it out boi
Apr 1 2017 7:55PM
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Seventen
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Even for full MCL tear often the only treatment needed is time. A hinged knee brace to keep your knee from flexing in the direction it shouldn't could help if he pain comes back. If you keep up with it Googling PT excercises for MCL sprain and doing those every day can really help. Since you skied and it felt good I guess this is all just in case the pain comes back.
Apr 3 2017 11:27PM
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Sharko
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definitely ask NS for all your medical advice, I mean years of med school and residency can't compete with the collective wisdom of a bunch of stoned teenagers right???
Apr 4 2017 12:22AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Ive blown my meniscus and my mcl in the right knee..... It pretty much always hurts but i can still ski. Starting to feel good again by tho
Apr 4 2017 12:26AM
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cozzey
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Sharkodefinitely ask NS for all your medical advice, I mean years of med school and residency can't compete with the collective wisdom of a bunch of stoned teenagers right???


exactly
Apr 4 2017 10:27PM
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Deepskier
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chiefclulHey guys ive just got a little injury post here,

I was skiing Keystone on Wednesday with 8-10 inches of new snow, got caught up in it, somersaulted and when I got back up I had some pain on the inside of my knee, but continued to ski for the rest of the day. After the day was over, my knee was sore and a little awkward to walk with but nothing I couldnt manage.

After a little bit of research I am almost certain that it is my MCL, but I have no clue what level of tear or injury.

I rested all of Thursday and RICE'd it all day, by thursday night I was up and walking like nothing had ever happened, no pain, no swelling, no awkwardness. I skied today for a few runs, super g turns down groomers felt fine and even a few cautious roller airs were okay but as soon as I took it to the moguls I felt the pain starting to rise.

Went to the Rec center tonight and swam for a little bit hoping to get some different motions in. It felt fine for most of the swim. Now walking around it feels perfect, a tiny bit sore if I think about it.

Will I be able to ski gaper today at Breck tomorrow? Just stay away from moguls? Any advice?

Let me know for some karma,

Thanks guys,

Cole


Believe it or not I sprained my MCL on Saturday, sounds like you didn't blow it but mildly sprained it. This is something time will heal if you stay off it, RICE it and you should be fine to ski gaper day, but this makes you more susceptible to tears and blowing the MCL be careful and you'll be fine then just stay off it and RICE it after gaper day and you should be fine.
Apr 4 2017 11:06PM
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wuu
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I did my MCL and PCL 2 seasons ago but when I first did it I had no idea so I carried on skiing for the rest of the week (maybe it made it worse not too sure). It's definitely possible to carry on skiing on it, you may be a bit slower and recovery could be longer but ski if you want to just be wary.
It's always good to get it checked out (I had no idea till I saw the doctor, for about 1 month I just thought I tweaked it) but RICE is the best course of action imo! It also doesn't sound bad enough to be a proper tear but tbh it's hard to diagnose over the internet.
Apr 5 2017 10:23PM
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