When the Ski Moms podcast invited me on, we didn’t just talk about skiing—
When the Ski Moms podcast invited me on, we didn’t just talk about skiing—we went deep into the movements, habits, and practices that keep skiers’ knees healthy season after season. I shared my top strategies for building a stronger, more resilient body so you can stay on the slopes and out of the clinic, for enjoying more quality time skiing with your family!
If you haven’t listened before, the Ski Moms podcast is a warm, welcoming space where moms (and anyone who loves the slopes) can share their stories, tips, and lessons learned from life on skis. Every week, they chat with industry experts, insiders, and those “go-to” ski moms who always seem to have it all together.
In this episode, we talked all about building strong bodies and preventing ski injuries—specifically ACL injuries, which are one of the most common and devastating knee injuries for skiers.
Episode: Building Strong Bodies: Preventing Ski Injuries with ACL Strong Founder Dr. Leslie Desrosiers
In this episode, we dove into:
- Why ACL injuries are so common in skiing and the specific movements that put the ligament at risk.
- How my ACL Strong program helps skiers and snowboarders strengthen key muscles, improve balance, and learn proper movement patterns to reduce injury risk.
- Practical, at-home exercises you can add to your pre-season routine to ski stronger and more confidently.
- Why injury prevention isn’t just for competitive athletes—it’s for every skier who wants a long, happy, and healthy skiing life.
My Mission with ACL Strong
With over 18 years as a physical therapist, I’ve seen too many athletes sidelined by preventable knee injuries. My passion is helping people protect their bodies so they can keep doing what they love—season after season.
The ACL Strong program is a science-backed, step-by-step online course designed to prepare your body for skiing (and snowboarding) with minimal equipment, from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a competitive racer, weekend warrior, or ski mom chasing kids down the mountain, this program can help keep your knees happy.
Key Takeaways from the Episode
- ACL injuries are one of the most common ski-related injuries—but with the right training, most can be prevented.
- The ACL Strong program targets lower body strength, core stability, balance, and safe movement patterns to protect your knees long-term.
- Injury prevention isn’t just for racers and pros—ski moms, weekend warriors, and recreational skiers can all benefit.
- Simple, at-home exercises (done in just minutes a day) can dramatically improve your stability and confidence on the slopes.
- Preparing your body before ski season can help you ski longer, stronger, and with less risk of injury.
