Minor Injury

Yes, injuries happen to the best of us, especially in this dangerous sport of downhill skiing.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm doing well now that I'm back here in Canada. I met with the surgeon Dr. McCormack and the prognosis was the same as what I heard from Chris Irving (Ski Team's Doctor) and the Chilean Surgeon. Depending on how the bone heals (it's different from case to case) I should expect a full recovery in anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. So, no matter what I'll be racing this season.

What I have is a moderate bone bruise. For now I can't weight bare as I try and let the bone heal so it doesn't escalate into a fracture or more cartilage damage.

So, my camp in Chile ended short. I fell in our afternoon session of Slalom on Monday August 27. That day I got X-rays on the hill and they came through unclear. Chris Irving, our team doctor, then took me down to Santiago for more X-Rays and finally an MRI. The final prognosis there was that I had a moderate bone bruise and that I would need crutches to prevent any weight bearing on the bone for a while.

In the end, I am very relieved that my ligaments are solid and strong, my bone is not cracked, and I'll be back before we know it! For now I'm set up with one of Canada's top Physios in Abbotsford and will be working to get back as soon as possible with as little muscle loss as possible during the recovery.

I will keep you up to date as things progress and if I get anymore information. For now I'll be doing physio and my plan is to go to Calgary on the 16th of September for a fitness camp with Matt Price (our physical trainer) and a few other athletes who are returning from injury. Our next ski camp is in October at Farnham glacier, for now the plan is for me to be there.

Upon my return to Canada David picked me up and has been taking great care of me. With a beautiful flower bouquet and all, he has been amazing! Unfortunately David is leaving for Brazil on Sunday for his World Championships but I have lots of support here and I'll be just fine.

Again, please don't worry about me. I am really happy that this injury was not more severe and I feel positive that my recovery will be shorter rather than longer. I'll keep you up to date as things move along. I'm just happy that my knee ligaments held together through a crash like that! Pretty amazing really.

Big Smiles,

Kelly