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Jumpers Knee (Squat Alternatives)
Went to the Dr. a few weeks back and found out I have what is called Jumpers Knee. I have some stretches that I do to help with the pain in my knee along with resting the knee. I was told I can still lift weights but not to do squats as that would put too much stress on my knee (I probably caused this by not squatting…
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Intro / Active Group?
Greetings! I'm having a rough time finding a groups that fit my lifestyle! Is this group still active? I've had several knee surgeries and there are all kinds of issues with finding the right kind of exercises these days! I grew too fast and my knee caps moved out of place. After we got them back into place the lefty opted…
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New to group-recovering from ACL surgery
Hey all! Nice to see a group that is focused on knee health. I am recovering from surgery and am on crutches for the next 8 weeks, ugh! I have physical therapy to aid recovery but also need inspiration for workouts for upper body etc. tricks and tips for continuing with weight loss while laid up. Feel free to friend me if…
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Exercises to strengthen knee
What are some exercises - stretches, resistance band or weights exercises that will strengthen up the knee area to make you less prone to running injuries??
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SOS Shout out Sunday
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Help me figure out nutrition goals during MCL recovery
I was plateauing when I tore my MCL a week ago. I was trying to dip my caloric intake into the 1200s and 1300s to get the weight loss going again. But now I can't walk or drive around for a while. I can hobble around my apartment though. Need suggestions for how to adjust my nutrition!
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I am looking for a good workout DVD
I am looking for a good workout DVD that is easy on the knees. I love Jillian Michaels but she is rough on my knees. I like a 30 minute or less workout. Any suggestions??
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Introduction and my situation
Greetings from both Northern France and London (I live in France and work in North London)! My case: bust up my right knee - snapped ACL and damaged articular cartilage some years back. I have gone from being very active to managing pain. Had ACL reconstruction, high-tibial osteotomy, and lately synvisc injections. I try…
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Dislocation Halted my progress
I AM SO FRUSTRATED! I have loose ligaments, it's genetic, my gramma has dislocating shoulders and for me it's my knees. I've had 2 surgeries to fix it and the last one was a ligament replacement (I'm part Zombie!). I've been doing well and I was exercising like a beast until BAM! Almost a year to the day since my last one…
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Happy Knee-Year! (too much?) :) need buddies
HI all - had TTO and DeNovo cartilage patch placed on my knee cap back in 2012 - i have some exercize restrictions - no running or high impact. anyways - i did great for the year after surgery getting fit - and then the past 8 months got lazy - Im back now - recomitted and looking for buddies - i will be working out about…
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Hello 2014....
Hi Everyone, This past holiday season, my family got me a new Fitbit Flex and a treadmill to help me continue my rehab of a knee replacement last Feb. It is way too cold and icy to walk outside here in WI. Here is to an active 2014 for everyone. Feel free to add me. Friends are great motivators! Take care!
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Cortisone Shots - Long Term Side Effects?
Over the past four years I have had 4 infections of cortisone for arthritis. I the first three lasted about a year. I just did last shots in September and it feels like it wearing off already. I know that I am well within the recommended amount, but just curious if any one has any negative long side effects. Has anyone…
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HELP PLEASE ~ Exercise
It does not look like anyone really messages here anymore but it is worth a shot. I just had my 2nd TKR in May of 2013 (so both the left and right have been replaced), I had a bicep relocation last winter (bicep is now attached to the Humerus instead of shoulder) and I have 8 screws & 2 pins in my neck. My exercising…
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Hello!
Hello everyone! I am new to the group, been using MFP for a while, but I'm totally new to the community. I have a genetic collagen deficiency which causes lots of knee problems, I've had 2 surgeries to fix a worthless ligament that caused my knee cap to dislocate regularly. The last one was in February, and I'm just now…
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New User
Hi, all! I'm a 29 yr old female, looking to lose about 40 pounds- 20 of which I put on in the last year, after a TPF injury. I'd like to get back into shape, and lose the extra weight!
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new and needing friends
Hello, I'm new to this group and looking for friends. I am 53 years old with three kids and one grandson, who is six! I work as a LPN in a nursing home. I also have trouble with my knees, and am hoping losing weight will help me. I'm having trouble staying motivated and I am hoping to gain the will power I had before the…
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CW-X Stabilyx Tights = Pain Free FINALLY!
So I finally got my CW-X Stabilyx compression tights in and I must say that they are EFFIN amazing! I normally have to tape my knees and can only lightly run or walk for about 10-15 mins before the pain is too much. Today with them on it was as if I had never hurt my knee in the first place and could run for almost an…
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New to the group
Hi everyone. Just thought I'd post a quick intro. No stranger to the plauges of the knee. Going through a bunch of testing on the right knee (which is an old injury from sports back in college) and also sporting a completely torn acl which is scarred in on the right. Saw the group and knew i had to join. =)
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Im new
I'm New HELLO Hello, I'm fifty three years old, I live in Calif, I would like to lose about 30 lb. In three day I will be having a knee replacement. While recuperating I would like to loose weight. this is my second time here and it work very well the the first time. I found this site to really help me understand calories.…
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I'm so annoyed!
Hi all. I just joined the group, hoping to find other people struggling to stay active and lose weight. I've had chronic knee injuries since I was kid. Lots of that "knee popping/giving out" but never receiving a diagnosis and usually just going back to my usual activity when I felt better. I've been trying to break a…
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Knee surgery while plus-sized
Two of my loved ones need knee surgery- my mother needs a double knee replacement and my sister needs surgery for her torn meniscus. They are both over 350 pounds. My mother has postponed her knee surgery due to her weight- it would be very difficult to help two knees heal with her weight. My sister has tried many…
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Inspiring
I found this video on the success forum. You need to watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qX9FSZJu448
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Good news!
I'm 6 months post-op, so my doc says I'm far enough along in my recovery to "push through" some of the swelling without it doing any damage. I've been kinda backing off when I start swelling, but he says to take an NSAID, ice it, then go for it....slowly of course. So, wish me luck! It's on.............again! :wink:
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Just got a diagnosis: Articular cartilage tear
Just got my diagnosis: Articular cartilage tear 1.7 cm x 1 cm. Anyone else experience an articular cartilage tear? The dr told me to start with physical therapy for a few months, then if that's not working, maybe surgery. Surgery options are debridement (smooth the tear down.) or Do something more "experimental" like…
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Hi
Just thought id say hello! Injured my knee back in April and was not too sure on the outcome till having an MRI scan. Severed my ACL. Joined MFP back in june and wanted to lose some weight before surgery, i lost about 10lbs in a month and half on a strict calorie diet. Now ive had the surgery about 4 weeks ago, to repair…
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finally I got the diagnosis!
Hey!!!! I can finally collect my thoughts and give ya'll an update. I went to the ortho doctor on Wednesday and she looked at the MRI results and I got my diagnosis: Patella-femoral Syndrome. Thank GOD no surgery! WOOO HOO!!! She said she wants me to restart physical therapy because some things they do differently then…
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Anyone do yoga?
I'd like to try some knee-friendly yoga to add to my routine. My husband works out every morning at work, but he's willing to do something relaxing with me before bed. Anyone have suggestions?
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water
when counting how much water you drink, is it alright to add diet sodas, iced tea, and coffee, as long as they are caffeine free? sometimes I have a hard time drinking plain water.:smile:
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Gaiam Stong Knees DVD
Just received and used the Gaiam Strong Knees DVD. Knee feels better after the first session. Let's see what happens with continued use.
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New hope
Hey guys, just wanted to spread the word - trying some new things that seem to be helping my knees. I have patella alta with a lateral patellar tilt. First, I did an elimination diet with a nutritionist and we found that I am gluten sensitive, so I've cut down on gluten to reduce the inflammatory response in my knees. I…
