The Knee Gurus

In Episode 24 of the Knee Gurus Podcast, we are joined by Dr Tom Cross and physiotherapist Ryan Kerr for an in-depth discussion on one of the most common and significant injuries in skiing: the ACL tear.

Dr Tom Cross, co-founder of the Cross Bracing Protocol and one of Australia's leading voices in ACL management, brings decades of experience in sports medicine and knee injury treatment. Alongside him is Ryan Kerr, a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience working in ski resorts and helping injured skiers safely return to the slopes.

Together, we explore why ACL injuries are so common in skiing, what to do if you suffer an ACL injury while on a ski trip, rehabilitation strategies, return-to-sport considerations, and practical ways to reduce your risk on the mountain.

Whether you're a skier, physiotherapist, sports medicine professional, or someone recovering from an ACL injury, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Topics covered:
Why ACL injuries happen in skiing
Immediate management after a ski injury
The Cross Bracing Protocol and ACL healing
Rehabilitation and recovery timelines
Returning safely to skiing and sport
Injury prevention strategies for skiers

Tune in for an expert conversation on ACL injuries and how to get back to doing what you love.

In Episode 23 of the Knee Gurus Podcast, we are joined by Dr Tom Cross and physiotherapist Ryan Kerr for an in-depth discussion on one of the most common and significant injuries in skiing: the ACL tear.

Dr Tom Cross, co-founder of the Cross Bracing Protocol and one of Australia's leading voices in ACL management, brings decades of experience in sports medicine and knee injury treatment. Alongside him is Ryan Kerr, a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience working in ski resorts and helping injured skiers safely return to the slopes.

Together, we explore why ACL injuries are so common in skiing, what to do if you suffer an ACL injury while on a ski trip, rehabilitation strategies, return-to-sport considerations, and practical ways to reduce your risk on the mountain.

Whether you're a skier, physiotherapist, sports medicine professional, or someone recovering from an ACL injury, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Topics covered:
Why ACL injuries happen in skiing
Immediate management after a ski injury
The Cross Bracing Protocol and ACL healing
Rehabilitation and recovery timelines
Returning safely to skiing and sport
Injury prevention strategies for skiers

Tune in for an expert conversation on ACL injuries and how to get back to doing what you love.

In this educational episode of The Knee Gurus, we break down the full recovery journey after an ACL tear. From the moment of diagnosis through surgery, rehab, strength training and return to sport, we explain what to do at every stage to protect your knee, reduce setbacks and achieve the best long-term outcome.

Kate Ryan is an avid skier from New Zealand who unfortunately sustained an ACL tear in Niseko in January this year. We discuss her journey from injury through to choosing the right treatment pathway for her

Stephanie Peterson is a physiotherapist and ex-professional snowboarder who sustained ACL tears on both her knees. One side she had surgery and the other she did the Cross Bracing Protocol. We hope you find her story as interesting as we did!