Keep Skiing Longer -Preventing ACL Injuries For 50+ Skiers with Dr. Leslie Desrosiers

Back to (Ski) School - from help overcoming obstacles to starting a new chapter instructing

Today’s Guest: Kathy Brennan,  CEO of PSIA-AASI Eastern Region, an organization dedicated to training and certifying snowports instructors. • Senior-focused ski programs and why demand is rising • Vision, balance, fatigue, injury and cognitive changes can disrupt your skiing • How a Pro can help you deal with disruption and achieve your skiing goals  • What if my skis or ski style are dated?  • Be safe and focus on what makes you happy • A new chapter for you - becoming an instructor later in life • What’s next for PSIA & AASI? • AI, online learning and the future of skiing • Other ways to  expand your winter fun and fitness • Free resources  • Never stop Learning. Keep exploring. For more information:  TheSnowPros.org, Easternsnowpros.org, GoldSkis.com Host: Colleen Cardarella   Music credit: The Mountain Gold Skis is geared for skiers over the age of 50.  Sign up to become part of our community, and receive our newsletter at GoldSkis.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our group on Facebook.

Keep Skiing Longer -Preventing ACL Injuries For 50+ Skiers with Dr. Leslie Desrosiers

A single twist can end a ski season, but it doesn’t have to.  Today's guest is  Dr. Leslie Desrosiers, DPT, consultant to ski industry professionals and founder of ACL Strong.  She breaks down how the ACL really works, why skiing puts it at risk, and what skiers over 50 can do to stay powerful, balanced, and injury-resilient all winter so you can keep skiing longer this season and for seasons to come. * What the ACL does and why it tears in skiing * Age-related declines in balance, strength, and reaction time * Neuromuscular training that links brain and body faster * Lateral and rotational stability for real ski demands * Why she incorporates unstable surfaces into balance drills * Reaction time tools and cue-based exercises * An important component to any ski day that's often overlooked *  Overview of her ACL Strong program for skiers. * Pointers for incorporating a good warm up into your skiing Gold Skis is geared for skiers over the age of 50.  Sign up to become part of our community, and receive our newsletter at GoldSkis.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our group on Facebook.