Knee injury workout suggestions

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babybear_mt
babybear_mt Posts: 81 Member
edited June 2017 in Fitness and Exercise
Pretty frustrated this morning. I've been wanting to go for a run for a while, but I hurt my knee about 3 weeks ago. I was hoping it would be fine today (especially since I've been eating poorly and putting on weight :-( ). No running. About 10 steps in, I was having pain. Anyone have any good suggestions for workouts for bad knees?

I live in a very small town with just a seasonal pool and the only gym is at the high school and it's closed for the summer.

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  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
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    yeah, let it heal until it no longer hurts. And not knowing the nature of the injury its impossible to suggest anything. What is wrong with it? This may be a time to focus on eating more than exercising.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    See a physio
  • LauraInTheWater
    LauraInTheWater Posts: 477 Member
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    Talk to your doctor about water aerobics.
  • GettingFit5551
    GettingFit5551 Posts: 110 Member
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    I've been having pain in my knees and basically have just been sticking to walking, low impact aerobics videos, and I will also do 30 Day Shred, but modify it so my knees don't hurt while doing it. Are you able to take any more than 10 steps?
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
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    If you can only take 10 steps and your knee hurts just walking my recommendation is you better see an orthopedic specialist. Please whatever you do even though they may be well-intentioned don't take advice from people on this website. Their suggestions maybe valid in their own opinion but without knowing your medical condition they can be giving you some information that may lead to serious damage.

  • babybear_mt
    babybear_mt Posts: 81 Member
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    Walking is fine, it was the 10 steps I tried to run that I experienced the pain. Thank you everyone for taking time to respond. Unfortunately, I have no insurance, so seeing a specialist is WAY out there. I'll continue to just walk and rest it for a few more weeks, and go from there.
  • gearhead426hemi
    gearhead426hemi Posts: 919 Member
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    Find other ways to get your cardio exercise in. If your joints hurt you want them to heal 100% before working out again. You risk the chance of causing permanent damage.
  • iancity
    iancity Posts: 26 Member
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    Cycling? I had knee pain as well and thought cycling was out the question, but tried it and whatever knee pain I had did not effect the ability to turnth pedals :-)
  • hunhun57
    hunhun57 Posts: 74 Member
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    Ice your knee often. Its best to see a othopedic specialist. My othopedic has me using a stationary bike to build up muscle around the knee. One of these days I have to have surgery on mine.
    If you have a knee brace wear it once in awhile . Too often will weaken the muscles around the knee. Wish you the best.
  • emacg2
    emacg2 Posts: 113 Member
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    Swimming is best for knee pain. Dislocated my knee and docs advice was to wade in the sea. Salt water is good for muscles and injuries. If no sea near you get Epson salts and soak in a bath.
    Non impact exercise until it heals.
  • cathymarie75
    cathymarie75 Posts: 222 Member
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    I have 2 bad knees one needs a replacement . When they are bothering me I can still do bike and eliptical
  • purplepadres
    purplepadres Posts: 36 Member
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    Definitely consult a doctor and/or physical therapist. What works for some may not work for you due to the nature of your injury. I'm currently dealing with a patellar cartilage issue and cycling hurts, even though it was fine for a previous meniscus tear. Different issues call for different exercises (or rest).
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 32,278 Member
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    It depends on why your knee hurts. See an orthopedist, get a diagnosis, get a physical therapy referral, do what the PT recommends.

    My knee hurts. My rowing double partner's knee hurts. We've seen the same orthopedist. My friend gets gel shots periodically, and PT assigned pool and weight exercises to strengthen particular muscles. I had one cortisone shot 2 years ago, and PT assigned exercises to improve hip mobility, plus taught me better ways to walk and climb stairs, to reduce knee stress. Friend has "the worst case of kneecap arthritis (our orthopedist) ever saw". I have a torn meniscus and joint osteoarthritis.

    What's my point? Find out what you have. Get treated for that.
  • MegansMom2011
    MegansMom2011 Posts: 356 Member
    edited June 2017
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    You can always exercise other areas of your body while waiting for your knee to heal. Do pushups, situps, leg raises, butt lifts, tricep dips, etc. Strengthen your body so you're less likely to injure it.

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