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Suggestions for cardio with a sore knee?

mary190136
mary190136 Posts: 44 Member
edited February 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi-
My knee makes a crunching sound, and periodically is pretty sore. Any suggestions for cardio that I can do without aggravating whatever is going on?
Is it ok to use a stationary bike?
A Rower?
Elliptical?
Other?
thanks!

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  • greghei1
    greghei1 Posts: 10 Member
    Since nobody else has responded, I'd suggest (as someone who has torn their ACL twice) that you need to find out what's causing your knee to crunch and be sore before anybody (ideally your doctor) can recommend a cardio exercise.

    I personally use an erg, but that's only after I received clearance from my orthopedic surgeon (and he didn't give it right away). Similarly, if you have ligament issues, the elliptical may be disastrous.

    People here unfortunately have no way to know.

    Good luck!

    Greg
  • roxielu0422
    roxielu0422 Posts: 102 Member
    Yeah, knee crunching isn't a good thing, but the best thing I have found when I am hurting in any part of my body is the water. Go for a swim. Low impact and very relaxing.
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