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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
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
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
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
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