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[nate1097]

Last year my season was ended by a dislocated kneecap suffered playing soccer. it missed the last 3 months of the season, and I can't decide if it's going to hold me back this year. I have a brace, but does anybody have experience with this kind of thing? Is it better to stay cautious or am I less likely to get injured skiing more confidently? This is the kind of injury that gets easier and easier to redo, so I want to do it right.

 

[PacificRimJob]

When you dislocated it, what damage did you do? if your tendons or ligaments aren't in prime shape, get your knee exercised (from what I understand, wall-sits are great for strengthening your patellal tendon once it's mostly recovered - really your whole joint/thigh in general) and don't test yourself too hard too early. Get strong, take it easy until you feel confident with it, and try to avoid bumps for a little bit.

 

[nate1097]

When you dislocated it, what damage did you do? if your tendons or ligaments aren't in prime shape, get your knee exercised (from what I understand, wall-sits are great for strengthening your patellal tendon once it's mostly recovered - really your whole joint/thigh in general) and don't test yourself too hard too early. Get strong, take it easy until you feel confident with it, and try to avoid bumps for a little bit.

I did a lot of strengthening shit, got it back to about 99% pretty much. I have been playing soccer this HS season, just every once in a while it feels weak for a moment. Not sure how this is going to transfer to skiing

 

[PacificRimJob]

I did a lot of strengthening shit, got it back to about 99% pretty much. I have been playing soccer this HS season, just every once in a while it feels weak for a moment. Not sure how this is going to transfer to skiing

You'll know when you know.

 

[270on420out]

Take it easy at first, then slowly make your way back into your comfort zone. Once you are in your comfort zone, you should engage into no chill mode.