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Knee Exercises (Input, please?)

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  1. arrelle arrelle is offline

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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 2:58pm)

    Brief back story - I broke my hip and tore my ACL in a riding accident in '07. I've since healed and started working out again, but I cannot seem to get back into running without either re-injuring my knee or causing my entire leg to just ache constantly.

    In HS, I ran XC. I love running and I'm trying to get back into it. I spend a couple hours a day at the gym doing low-impact cardio and resistance training.

    Yesterday, I went for an easy jog and today my knee is swollen and I'm having to ice it.

    Does anyone have any exercises that could build up the strength in my knee so that I can get into running again? I'd love to get down and be able to at least jog the Turkey Trot in Dallas this year. I'd also love to do it without a brace, but I don't want to push my luck. LOL

    Anyway - do y'all have any suggestions that have personally given you results? I've done variations of stuff I've found online, but I much prefer personal experience.
  2. marc1313 marc1313 is offline

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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 2:59pm) in reply to arrelle

    first
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:01pm) in reply to arrelle

    do squats on your man's cack
  4. Rocket Surgeon Rocket Surgeon is offline & brain scientist

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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:03pm) in reply to arrelle

    I'd suggest rubbing one out.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:03pm) in reply to arrelle

    jogging/running is pretty rough on your knees, esp given your history - have you seen an orthopedist recently?
  6. arrelle arrelle is offline

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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:04pm) in reply to arrelle

    I'm serious! LOL

    Please?
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  7. arrelle arrelle is offline

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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:05pm) in reply to pigalet42

     
    Originally Posted by pigalet42 View Post

    jogging/running is pretty rough on your knees, esp given your history - have you seen an orthopedist recently?

    No. No health insurance ATM.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:06pm) in reply to arrelle

    stop giving blow-jays on your knees
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:07pm) in reply to arrelle

    Swimming is prob best for you.

    Few years back I was a non smoking, 150 laps a day, single stud.

    Now I am a chain smoking, couch sitting, married man.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:08pm) in reply to arrelle

     
    Originally Posted by arrelle View Post

    Does anyone have any exercises that could build up the strength in my knee so that I can get into running again?

    Swimming, and I'm serious. Swimming will help you gain strength in your knees and ankles. Don't under-estimate the resistance of water. It's also a great cardio workout.

    Edit: F Monkey Cowboy
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:08pm) in reply to Rocket Surgeon

     
    Originally Posted by brianyut View Post

    I'd suggest rubbing one out.

    Do girls rub em out?
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:08pm) in reply to arrelle

    wall sits, squats with no resistance or with bands, yoga (balance/stabilizers), etc.

    PM me for specifics
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:08pm) in reply to arrelle



    Get one of these and cut your leg off. Knee pain solved. You're welcome!
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:09pm) in reply to arrelle

    Strengthen the other muscles of your legs.. Quads hamstrings etc. For less impact in the knees. But running isnt good for you knees especially if you already have bad ones.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:10pm) in reply to OneM24

    Awesome! Thank you for a constructive answer.

    tkeat - Who says I'm giving them on my knees? Just Kidding.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:10pm) in reply to OneM24

     
    Originally Posted by OneM24 View Post

    Swimming, and I'm serious. Swimming

    Ha Ha I beat you for once.

    My father suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and swimming was prescribed for him, as a matter of fact he could deduct the pool as a medical expense.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:11pm) in reply to MonkeyCowboy

     
    Originally Posted by MonkeyCowboy View Post

    Swimming is prob best for you.

    Few years back I was a non smoking, 150 laps a day, single stud.

    Now I am a chain smoking, couch sitting, married man.

    sick brag about owning a couch
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:13pm) in reply to blufhard

     
    Originally Posted by blufhard View Post

    sick brag about owning a couch

    To be honest I am 50+ and never bought a couch in my life, this one came with my wife.

    Anyone want a couch?

    JK crafty
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:15pm) in reply to p00pymcp00perton

     
    Originally Posted by p00pymcp00perton View Post




    Get one of these and cut your leg off. Knee pain solved. You're welcome!

    Hmm. I've only got one of these.
    Would this work? Or would it be too messy? Or would it matter, since I'm a woman and would clean it up anyway?
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:17pm) in reply to arrelle

    i have torn ligaments in my knee also, you have to stop running and just do strengthening of muscles for id say 2 months then gradually get back into running.
    do 1 min running, 2 min walking, for 15 mins for a week then 2min of each then 3 min running 1 waling etc to build it up, its a long process.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:20pm) in reply to arrelle

    Wouldn't mind inputting it...but swimming obv best answer here...the slight resistance but no pain is just magical on a knee...

    Coincidentally, my friend's dog torn it's ACL (3 times actually, yea great vet huh) and they suggested having him walk thru water on a treadmill they have set up in the back...of course that worked, until she torn her ACL a 2nd and then 3rd time, lol...
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:22pm) in reply to arrelle

     
    Originally Posted by arrelle View Post

    Awesome! Thank you for a constructive answer.

    tkeat - Who says I'm giving them on my knees? Just Kidding.

    your swollen knees say so!!!!!
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:24pm) in reply to tkeat1653

    you say you're all healed up, but did you do any rehab for your knee? you need to slowly build up the strength again. as monkey said, some pool exercises will greatly help. just don't overdo it.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 3:39pm) in reply to tmac456

    Yoga and/or Tai chi. Increasing internal energy flow will help to strengthen and repair. Fight a good tai chi teacher and we will probably know some qigong exercises designed specifically for the knee joints.

    Good luck.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:01pm) in reply to arrelle

    Wow... I didn't read ANY of this... but this may be the best thread title ever.

    I laughed out loud instantly and then harder and harder with each word...

    Would reread again (title only obv).
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:03pm) in reply to Surly

     
    Originally Posted by Surly View Post

    Wow... I didn't read ANY of this... but this may be the best thread title ever.

    I laughed out loud instantly and then harder and harder with each word...

    Would reread again (title only obv).

    I feel like I'm at a frat house.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:09pm) in reply to arrelle

    when i ran cross country in high school i learned everything i could about shoes. an improper pair of shoes (ones that aren't designed for your specific stride) can do damage. when i found out that my shoes were hurting my knees and switched to my current brand of asics, it was like taking a magic pill. if there's a running store in your area that actually has runners working in it, i would pay them a visit and explain the situation. if you can't talk to an actual runner (one who has at least competed at some point in their life) it won't do much good because some schmuck will just try to sell you instead of help you with your specific problem. also, stretch, a lot. gl!
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:15pm) in reply to arrelle

     
    Originally Posted by arrelle View Post

    I feel like I'm at a frat house.

    Oh man, believe it or not I was so amused by the title I just moved on assuming it was a guy that posted. No wonder there are so many actual responses and not a bunch of homo jokes. Thanks for ruining it, now I just feel mean.
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:22pm) in reply to arrelle

    I'd seek the help of a trained professional
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    Jun 4th, 2009 (6/4/2009 4:25pm) in reply to Surly

     
    Originally Posted by Surly View Post

     
    Originally Posted by arrelle View Post

    I feel like I'm at a frat house.

    Oh man, believe it or not I was so amused by the title I just moved on assuming it was a guy that posted. No wonder there are so many actual responses and not a bunch of homo jokes. Thanks for ruining it, now I just feel mean.

    Feel however you want. Now that I read it again - I find it pretty funny, too.
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