ABS 068: Enhancing Knee Stability and Muscle Support in Alpine Skiing

Brigitta Yu ¹

¹ Bard College at Simon's Rock

Van Wickle (2025) Volume 1, ABS068

Introduction: Alpine skiing is known for its fast speeds and challenging terrain. However, it also carries significant risks, especially to the knee joint, where injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common. Previous studies and social media have shown an increasing number of cases of skiing-related injuries. This study provides the public with a comprehensive approach from the kinesiology perspective to prevent skiing muscle and knee injuries.

This study aims to help skiers reduce knee and muscle injuries by summarizing the latest kinesiology and physiology research results and then integrating them into practical training programs. Specifically, I focus on exercises that strengthen the muscles that support the knee and enhance joint stability. For example, starting with the simplest muscle exercises, single leg raises rotational lunges, hip flexibility, and BOSU ball squats. (Ankle rotation training, stretching leg muscles, upper body lower body separation training could also help). I've shared this process with members of our ski club and other fellow skiers, and the experiment is still ongoing, but the data does show that they are skiing faster and more consistently. These elements are essential for injury prevention and optimizing performance because they condition the body and increase the expressiveness of muscle function.

Methods: Not published

Results: Not published

Discussion: Not published