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Injured, now what???
dawnemjh
Posts: 1,465 Member
Looking for any advice as to what I can do!! I have a right knee injury, "runners knee" that ironically I injured not running, which I can still do, but doing squats! So pretty much any lower body exercises are out, other than I can do stiff-legged dead lifts without pain.
Squats/lunges bother my knee so those are out.
Any thoughts as to what strength training I can do to prevent any muscle I have from going away?? I have always preferred doing compound moves and was following stronglifts when I injured my knee. I hate the idea of doing upper body work without lower body, but I cant think of what else I can do???
Any help appreciated!
Squats/lunges bother my knee so those are out.
Any thoughts as to what strength training I can do to prevent any muscle I have from going away?? I have always preferred doing compound moves and was following stronglifts when I injured my knee. I hate the idea of doing upper body work without lower body, but I cant think of what else I can do???
Any help appreciated!
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StrongLifts is the program I use.
When I was injured, (lower back) I lowered the weight on the bar. maybe you could just use empty bar or do squats without a bar.0 -
Just rest it until it gets better if you have pain with lower-body exercises. Not resting it will lead to slower recovery and/or further injury which will have you out of the gym for exponentially longer.
Muscle memory is a real thing, once you recover you will be back to your former strength in no time.0 -
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried just using the bar, but even bodyweight squats hurts so looks like I am taking a break...0
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With joint related injuries, I would also recommended getting checked by a professional. It could be something that (just) requires rest, or it could be your body communicating another issue. I would definitely recommend getting checked if possible.0
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Seek the advice and assistance of a good PT. Ask other runners locally who they've used and who they recommend. You may also want to read Anatomy for Runners, by Jay Dicharry. I waited too long to rehab a hip issue and now I have been swimming, biking, and doing ellip to keep the 'pounding' off my hip socket. Progress has been slow but I can finally walk without a limp. Last, runner's knee is sometimes associated with IT issues. Foam rolling The IT band and glute) is uncomfortable but can save your knees. Peace.0
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