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Help! Exercise for torn meniscus and pcl

misti017
misti017 Posts: 15
edited January 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I was on MFP for a year and made all my goals. Then I left the site due to some stuff. Well I'm back now because I was training for mud runs and getting ready for my bikini body then blew my knee out 10 days ago. Just got the results of the MRI and have 2 tears. I go to the ortho this thursday, but I need help! What exercise could i do that won't put stress on my injury. And I'm thinking about going low carb since I'm not going to be very active. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks :)

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  • samreitz
    samreitz Posts: 9
    I'm not a dr or expert but I just had a MRI to check for a torn meniscus also. I asked my ortho about working out and he said I could still run if I could handle the pain because it was already torn. I've been walking on a treadmill with an incline, swimming and occasionally running. Whether or not he is correct, I have no idea! I did cut down on the carbs since I can't work out that hard. I seem to be maintaining my weight but not really losing right now. Good luck!
  • misti017
    misti017 Posts: 15
    Thanks, I would love to run but my knee is buckling backwards, it doesn't seem to have support. HOpefully the ortho can give me some more direction Thursday. Good Luck to you!
  • indygal76
    indygal76 Posts: 283 Member
    My advice would be to take time off and rest. I suffered a knee injury last July from running and still have the occassional pain. I never took time off to rest and let it heal. I learned the hard way.
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