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06-06-11, 12:48 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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What she said, with the above quoted because as many times as it was mentioned in the previous thread, it cannot hurt to mention it again. also, I too was cautioned against the leg extension machine a long time ago when I first started having knee trouble (years and years ago). And, I could not agree more with the recommendation to use body weight exercises as a way to work the body as an entire unit - the concept of "train movements, not muscles" is particularly important here. As mentioned in the earlier thread, most of my rehab was done with bodyweight/barre, with the exception of kettlebell swings. But you should get a PT or similar to specify/prescribe what movements are most crucial to your particular condition.
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06-06-11, 09:36 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Western North Carolina
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I have patellofemoral syndrome and have gone to PT for it (pain in the knee when my patella is out of track). I started with a PT who wanted me to come 3x/week which was ridiculous. It seemed like 3 times per week was a waste and they just supervised me doing the same exercises. I didn't need supervision. I was religious about doing my exercises. I eventually got a new, better PT and I only went once a week or once every 2 weeks eventually. I would look for someone who is very good with knees. I went through 4 PTs before I found my guy.
I think my vastus medialis was weak, but my quads weak compared to my hamstrings, so general quad work was not bad for me. The exercise I still add on is the following: Lie on your back with ankle weights on. Lean on your elbows. Bent one leg and raise the straight leg up part way (to the height of the other knee or slightly lower...I stop just before I lose the contraction). When you lift the leg, turn your toe slightly outward to target that area. I do 2-3 sets with 10 lbs on each leg. This has helped tremendously. As far as videos go, I find if I have knee pain, Cathe's Legs and Glutes ALWAYS works like a charm (I modify the jumping). I think it is because it has lots of inner thigh work and a good balance of other things and a little isolated quad work as well (the general quad work does work for me). HTH. |
06-06-11, 10:29 PM | ||
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06-06-11, 11:20 PM | |
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Forgot to mention Gaiam's Strong Knees and Jill Miller's Kneehab as two knee-focused videos. I'd still double check with someone who's evaluated your knee first, though.
Just as an FYI, I think after my initial appointment I only went once a week for six, maybe eight, weeks total for PT for my knee, and my kneecap had already slipped out of place. The first appointment they popped it back in, taught me how to ice, evaluated my shoes, my walk, and my form in basic exercises, then gave me some exercises. Each week I progressed or got a new set of exercises, until after that I was dismissed. Now, each case is going to be different, but if someone says you need to come in 3x/week, especially for more than 8 weeks, I'd ask for specific reasons why and maybe get a second opinion from a different PT.
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