Exercise with Knee Bursitis?
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thinbi
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A week ago I injured my knee and developed prepatellar bursitis. It is not a chronic condition. I have an appointment with an orthopedist in 10 days. In the meantime, I am really anxious to continue doing cardio. I have been on a roll and don't want to lose momentum.
For those of you who have/have had this, were you able to safely do the exercise bike or swim before all the swelling/bruising was gone?
Thanks!
For those of you who have/have had this, were you able to safely do the exercise bike or swim before all the swelling/bruising was gone?
Thanks!
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lol. i thought you said exercise with knee biscuits.
I wouldn't rely on advice from here. Every situation is different, and the last thing you want to do is jack up your knees permanently. Only a doc should advise you on that. I would say that, if you have access, switching to swimming for a week or two might be great. no impact on the joints, and a new challenge to your system.
Wishing you fast healing!!0 -
I have had it in my knee as well. I took a complete week off and just counted calories. It was miserable as I am used to burning a ton of calories therefore eating a ton of calories. I tried for a few days to push through the pain but it wasn't possible to cycle (my preferred cardio). The pain was too great. That's when I said to myself to just lay off the cardio for a week or so and take the inflammation meds the doctors prescribed.0
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