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LKArgh
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I have been probably overdoing it regarding running the last weeks, getting too enthusiastic about being serious again after a year or so of just running here and there, and it looks like I have stressed the tendon on my left knee.
It is only painful when I run. Mentioned the problem to a trainer at the gym, he did not consider it serious enough to skip classes, and it does not hurt with anything but running. However, I have been really getting into a rhythm and hate to stop, but also do not want to end up immobile for weeks from more serious damage.
I go to the gym twice per week, cannot go more often and also cannot do things like e.g. swimming, because of lack of time.
I have a treadmill at home, and dumbbells, could get more equipment, as long as it is nothing big.
I need something to replace the 3-4 times per week running sessions for a while, to let my knee recover. I know the obvious answer is to walk, but it is boring for me on the treadmill. Any ideas?
It is only painful when I run. Mentioned the problem to a trainer at the gym, he did not consider it serious enough to skip classes, and it does not hurt with anything but running. However, I have been really getting into a rhythm and hate to stop, but also do not want to end up immobile for weeks from more serious damage.
I go to the gym twice per week, cannot go more often and also cannot do things like e.g. swimming, because of lack of time.
I have a treadmill at home, and dumbbells, could get more equipment, as long as it is nothing big.
I need something to replace the 3-4 times per week running sessions for a while, to let my knee recover. I know the obvious answer is to walk, but it is boring for me on the treadmill. Any ideas?
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Is it the impact that hurts your knee or the bending? If its the impact that hurts, maybe biking?0
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It is the impact. But unfortunately where I live, biking is not safe at night (the only time when I could find time) and I do not have a stationary bike.0
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I don't run much...too hard on my joints. I cycle primarily for my cardio and throw in some swimming and hiking and whatnot. I run some, but not much...mostly just for mud runs and the like. I also weight train which I encourage.0
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Do they have elipticals or cross trainers at your gym ? Would be less stress on your joints0
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I feel your knee pain. I had full ACL reconstruction a few years ago. RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Sometimes you have to listen to your body and give yourself time to recover. That being said I don't do well with sitting still... I found yoga, pilates and stregth training helped. You mentioned you don't usually swim but if you can find time it's also a great alternative. Hope you are feeling better soon.0
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ive had double ACL reconstructions and tibial tuberosity transfers (ligament realignment) so i have to do low impact exercise. my doctor recommended pilates, aqua fit classes and i do the NHS strength and flex podcast workouts but im not sure where you are so i dont know if you could get on the nhs website to acess them.. if i inflame my ligaments my physio usually tells me i need to boost by muscle strength by doing low impact stretches. maybe you could look into this kind of thing to help you0
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Walk on an incline on your treadmill.0
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Like Winterwait, I had ACL reconstruction a bit ago. I did indoor cycling and weight lifting. When my knee could not take the pounding of running, it could take squats, etc.0
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How about swimming???0
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It is only painful when I run. Mentioned the problem to a trainer at the gym, he did not consider it serious enough to skip classes, and it does not hurt with anything but running.
I'm not sure a trainer is qualified to tell you if it's serious or not.
I would probably try something low impact like biking, maybe an elliptical depending on how the knee reacted. If the pain persists, you need to see a doctor.0 -
hop?0
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cross country skiing....this is assuming you live where there is snow0
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If you already own a bike, get a trainer for it, so you can use it indoors. I have done that for winter. Much, much cheaper than buying a stationary bike!0
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I do spin classes, stair climber, elliptical, rowing, etc. I try it all and switch it up to keep from getting bored.0
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I have been probably overdoing it regarding running the last weeks, getting too enthusiastic about being serious again after a year or so of just running here and there, and it looks like I have stressed the tendon on my left knee.
It is only painful when I run. Mentioned the problem to a trainer at the gym, he did not consider it serious enough to skip classes, and it does not hurt with anything but running. However, I have been really getting into a rhythm and hate to stop, but also do not want to end up immobile for weeks from more serious damage.
I go to the gym twice per week, cannot go more often and also cannot do things like e.g. swimming, because of lack of time.
I have a treadmill at home, and dumbbells, could get more equipment, as long as it is nothing big.
I need something to replace the 3-4 times per week running sessions for a while, to let my knee recover. I know the obvious answer is to walk, but it is boring for me on the treadmill. Any ideas?
I have horrible knees. Fractured both of my patellas twice and have torn my meniscus. I also have Osgood–Schlatter disease and chondromalacia patellae. I highly recommend swimming or using a stationary bike. Both are great for knee recovery.0 -
I need a knee replacement, therefore weight bearing exercises are painful for me. All of the comments on this post are helpful to me as well. I do want to try swimming and cycling. The treadmill and elliptical are out of the question. My knee will crack likes its out of place and I can barely walk for days! It makes exercising complicated. Walking a long distance even affects it. I'm 39, this is crazy. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm new here.0
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Does your treadmill do an incline? Hill walking is pretty intense, and won't hurt like running. Even speed-walking can be a pretty good burn, especially if you focus on your butt and maybe use some hand weights. You won't look cool, but oh well...
I always tend to overdo it when I run, and have to mix it up.0 -
I feel for you i was laid low for two months with injury and couldn't run, didn't do anything else as exercise bikes, cross trainers etc are second rate, your injury may not be that serious we all get niggles, have a short break and try running again, if this doesn't work you will have to go with something else until it clears0
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I have shin fractures that prevent me from running any more than about 200 feet. If I need to do cardio I do elliptical or rowing or the bike. Those are low impact enough that they don't hurt me. I really wish I could run, it bugs me that I can't. Really bugs me sometimes. I would love to be able to.
I'm pretty sure I would totally kick butt if I could do it. What I do instead is heavy lifting, and I have lost a fair amount of fat doing that. If I were you I would just grab those dumbbells and move them around for 45 minutes instead.0 -
Running on the treadmill (or outside) doesn't agree with my knees either. Instead I walk on an incline. Right now I'm doing 3.8 MPH at 6-10 percent incline and it's quite a workout getting my HR up to about 80-85 percent of my max. Just make sure you stretch your hamstrings well afterwards as it will make them very tight0
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