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Knee Brace

JimLeonardRN
Posts: 296 Member
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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Depends how bad it is, and whether you know what's causing the movement in the knees?0
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(fwiw, most research suggests knee braces are ineffective in preventing or supporting recovery from common running difficulties, like runner's knee.)0
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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.0
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Thanks ladies!0
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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.0
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