09-17-14, 01:00 PM | |
Join Date: May 2011
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I'm 51 and a few months ago started having knee pain. I'm an avid hiker and this was quite distressing to me, to have inflammation and pain after my hikes. I did not go to the doctor for a diagnosis, but just started researching on my own (my sister calls me "Dr. Google") and found this DVD:
http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Knees-C.../dp/B001D261TS It is AWESOME! I truly feel I rehabilitated my knee. I also started doing T-Tapp and added another DVD into my rotation, the Vayalux Knee Exercise Program. But I think the Strong Knees DVD is the best one - it explains why each exercise is beneficial and why stretching is so important. I just hiked Mt. Whitney last week with NO knee issues. And a month or so prior, I had a lot of knee inflammation. I am faithful with the Strong Knees DVD and will definitely be keeping up with that. If you decide to try that DVD, I hope it helps you as much as it did me. |
09-17-14, 05:41 PM | |
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Gina
I'm sure I did Strong Knees and JB Burns Rehab tape. Can't remember what else I did or how long it took but that knee isn't bothering me at all now. I also wear a Mueller Knee Neoprene knee sleeve which helped to support my knee and keep it warm while I was working out.
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09-17-14, 05:46 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Monterey County, California
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My right knee is the one that kicks up a fuss. My chiropractor doesn't use machines. After about a year of knee pain, she told me she had done all she could for my knee and recommended an orthopedist. He said surgery had only a 50-50 chance of improving my knee, so I said no to that. I have chondrocalcinosis, nicknamed pseudo-gout; knee cartilage is full of crystallized calcium deposits. I ice my knee after every workout and dance evening. The orthopedist has treated me with injections of synovisc, which I get about twice a year. I'll be 68 in a few days, and still work out, avoiding high impact; I also contradance on weekends. I wear a knee brace for exercise and dancing, the Mueller Max Knee Strap.
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