Building Strong Bodies: Preventing Ski Injuries with ACL Strong Founder Dr. Leslie Desrosiers

Send us Fan MailBecome a Substack Subscriber and Listen Ad FreeIn today’s episode, we are revisiting our conversation with Dr. Leslie Desrosiers, a physical therapist and creator of the ACL Strong Program, designed specifically to help skiers prevent ACL injuries and build resilience for a long skiing life. We’re sharing our experiences with the program and how we aim to keep our bodies strong and injury-free for the slopes. Episode Highlights:Meet Dr. Leslie Desrosiers: A physical therapist with over 15 years of experience working with athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Her passion for injury prevention led her to create the ACL Strong program, a preventive training system tailored for skiers and snowboarders.Why ACL Injuries Are Common in Skiing: Dr. Desrosiers explains why skiers are particularly vulnerable to ACL injuries and what movements on the slopes increase the risk of tearing or damaging this critical ligament. Learn how common these injuries are and how they can often be prevented with the right training.What is the ACL Strong Program?: The ACL Strong program is a science-backed, step-by-step online course designed to strengthen key muscles, improve balance, and teach proper movement patterns to help protect your knees and reduce injury risk. It’s accessible for skiers of all levels—whether you're a weekend warrior, ski mom, or competitive athlete.Preventative Care for Active Skiers: Dr. Desrosiers shares practical exercises and tips from the program that you can incorporate into your off-season and pre-season training. The focus is on building knee and leg strength, core stability, and improving agility to keep you skiing confidently and injury-free.Getting Started with ACL Strong: We discuss how you can easily sign up for the ACL Strong program and get started right at home with minimal equipment.Key Takeaways:ACL injuries are common in skiing, but they can be prevented with the right training.The ACL Strong program focuses on strengthening the lower body, improving balance, and teaching safe movement patterns.Ski moms can stay fit and protect themselves while enjoying family time on the slopes.Dr. Leslie Desrosiers’ program is accessible online and is easy to integrate into a busy lifestyle.Resources Mentioned:ACL Strong Program – Learn more about Dr. Leslie Desrosiers’ ski-specific program and sign up to start building knee strength today.Follow Dr. Leslie Desrosiers on Instagram: @acl_strongStop by Salem, Woburn, or Framingham, and head to skihaus.com to check store hours and get exact locations. Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 👉 Browse or list at Ski Mom Family Rentals Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com