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Knee Brace

JimLeonardRN
JimLeonardRN Posts: 296 Member
edited February 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I want to get into running, but even at a fast walk I can feel the loose cartilage in my knee. And I have a lot of "slack" in my knee joint. It makes it painful to run. Anyone have any advice for a fat guy who is less of a fat guy that wants to get to be a thinner guy?

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Depends how bad it is, and whether you know what's causing the movement in the knees?
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    (fwiw, most research suggests knee braces are ineffective in preventing or supporting recovery from common running difficulties, like runner's knee.)
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,438 Member
    what has worked for me is strength training to improve the leg muscles that support the knee and I tape my knee with kinesiology tape before each run.
  • JimLeonardRN
    JimLeonardRN Posts: 296 Member
    Thanks ladies!
  • faith_76
    faith_76 Posts: 199 Member
    My sister in law uses kt tape. I have runners knee and today started wearing a knee strap. I have also started doing exercises to strengthen my hips, knees, and ankles. I have read weak hips and ankles will put more stain on your knees.
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