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sprained my knee some time ago and am still waiting for physio. Not taking massive amounts of pain relief as long as I don't do too much exercise. I found the following:

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_publi ... id=1321475

Anyone got any other suggestions please?

cheers
Katherine

KatherineUK wrote:sprained my knee some time ago and am still waiting for physio. Not taking massive amounts of pain relief as long as I don't do too much exercise. I found the following:

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_publi ... id=1321475

Anyone got any other suggestions please?

cheers
Katherine

Katherine,

So sorry to hear of your misfortune!

Looks like some creative ways to get your body moving - and you definitely will need to put more attention into it than the average joe. Isometrics are another great addition to getting in some muscle challenge without having to bear weight on that knee.

If you have the Fit Quickies book, there are several good options: #1 for abs and posture (this can even be done lying down!), #2 Inner thigh, #3 Triceps - you can alter the kneeling position to a gentle held lunge; #7, #8 - so many can be adapted, take a look through the book and you'll see them and feel free to get back to me with questions.

I hope you get some treatment fast! Keep me posted.

Lani

thanks Lali - as you can imagine I'm sticking closely to the dietary regime at the moment as I'm taking so little exercise!

much appreciated

K

KatherineUK wrote:thanks Lali - as you can imagine I'm sticking closely to the dietary regime at the moment as I'm taking so little exercise!

much appreciated

K

Certainly - it makes so much difference when you are prudent about embracing all the best foods for your health. The exercise, though, gives you physical confidence, resiliency, postural integrity, and better metabolic function, so I applaud your desire to go for more!

Lani

The injury is - according to the specialist I saw - to my medial meniscus. No scan which I didn't mind as she said it wouldn't change the treatment at this stage. A wait of two months now for physio. She mentioned operations but said it will probably get better on its own. My kneecaps are a problem too I have to strengthen my upper thighs and hips with an exercise standing on one leg and rotating the other.

The specialist had her bike in the corner of the office, as I walked in I said my main goal was to get back on my bike - she said that was good but I shouldn't ride yet - eventuially they would have me on a static bike in physio)


Walking is OK as long as I don't overdo, as is swimming as long as I don't twist my knee (bucket kick should be fine I suppose).

Any tips for nutrition to help the cells working overtime in their repair job?

Thanks
K

KatherineUK wrote:The injury is - according to the specialist I saw - to my medial meniscus. No scan which I didn't mind as she said it wouldn't change the treatment at this stage. A wait of two months now for physio. She mentioned operations but said it will probably get better on its own. My kneecaps are a problem too I have to strengthen my upper thighs and hips with an exercise standing on one leg and rotating the other.

The specialist had her bike in the corner of the office, as I walked in I said my main goal was to get back on my bike - she said that was good but I shouldn't ride yet - eventuially they would have me on a static bike in physio)


Walking is OK as long as I don't overdo, as is swimming as long as I don't twist my knee (bucket kick should be fine I suppose).

Any tips for nutrition to help the cells working overtime in their repair job?

Thanks
K

Katherine,

Yes, the meniscus tear will take you out for awhile. So sorry!

Recovery is best supported by the same diet that speeds your health: lots of color, stick with the plants, avoid processed acid-forming inflammatory foods. You can't force things to 'work overtime' but you can help things along as best you can!

So glad about the walk and the swim - this is great. Let me know when you get back on the bike! In the meantime, do all the other challenges you can without access to that knee joint - there are lots of options.

Lani

I'm 6 weeks into physio and much improved. The Physiotherapist says she doesn't think I will need an op (we will see) anyway I do exercises with elastic bands (those big ones) short sessions of cycling in the highest gear, twitching my kneecap, twitching a muscle above the kneecap and walking on tiptoe. I can walk up and down stairs much better and can walk a couple of miles on the flat without pain (this latter is amazing) I take stairs and hills very slowly but my legs don't make that nasty snapping noise half so much.

Hope I can keep up the good work.

Thanks to all for your support - fingers crossed

Katherine

KatherineUK wrote:I'm 6 weeks into physio and much improved. The Physiotherapist says she doesn't think I will need an op (we will see) anyway I do exercises with elastic bands (those big ones) short sessions of cycling in the highest gear, twitching my kneecap, twitching a muscle above the kneecap and walking on tiptoe. I can walk up and down stairs much better and can walk a couple of miles on the flat without pain (this latter is amazing) I take stairs and hills very slowly but my legs don't make that nasty snapping noise half so much.

Hope I can keep up the good work.

Thanks to all for your support - fingers crossed

Katherine

Katherine,

This is such exciting news! I"m thrilled for you - really, when you haven't been able to move in awhile and you have the memory of the joy of movement - this is tough! Exercise bands are awesome tools - they are such a clever, controllable way to add resistance.

Thanks so much for the report! Happy New Year!

Lani