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Reply #170 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 2:03am
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I had partial knee replacement of my right knee two years ago, and it is doing well. I also had a partial tear in my left knee, and left hamstring strain last year. A steroid shot has helped with that, and I'm beginning that rehab. I'm working on flexibilty and strenthening exercises, and now can get back on the elliptical to build endurance. My shortterm goal is to be able to do a trip next year in Q or WCPP.

I'm glad to hear about you cycling. Very encouraging.
  
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Reply #171 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 2:36am
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Have you considered yoga? I bet you have. Get a DVD and do it in the comfort of your own home. I am gravitating toward it as a great way to stay flexible as I enter the realm of getting old and stiff (and grumpy) Wink.

Low impact, go at your own pace moves which really seems to help prepare my body for other types of activities. Plus it builds some strength. Check it out.........I don't know about you but I'm getting ready for next years trip now  Smiley.
  
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Reply #172 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 2:52am
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You been talking to my wife? She also is encouraging yoga. I'll have to give it a try...if only I could get off the floor... Cheesy
  
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Reply #173 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 3:40am
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According to my wife (certified yoga instructor), something like the lunge (a.k.a Anjaneyasana or "crescent moon") pose would be good to strengthen your knee muscles.  However, alignment is critical.  If you are misaligned, it could do more harm than good.  She recommends going to a competent yoga instructor, explain your injury, and have the instructor check your alignment.



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Reply #174 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 7:29pm
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DentonDoc wrote on Sep 20th, 2011 at 3:40am:
According to my wife (certified yoga instructor), something like the lunge (a.k.a Anjaneyasana or "crescent moon") pose would be good to strengthen your knee muscles.  However, alignment is critical.  If you are misaligned, it could do more harm than good.  She recommends going to a competent yoga instructor, explain your injury, and have the instructor check your alignment.



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Your wife is a smart women Wink
Before you start any home DVD exercise program that is new to you, you would be wise to take a few classes from a certified instructor.
If your doing as part of a re-hab program it's even more important.
Even the best DVDs sometimes don't allow you to see how your alignment should look from every angle.
Sometimes the difference between doing it right and safely comes down to the little things.
Lot's of people end up hurting themselves doing various workout DVDs becasue they forget that for the most part there for people that may be out of shape but don't have physical problems that need to be taken in to consideration.
You can modify almost any exercise to fit your fitness/ physical limitations. The trick is to make sure your not doing more harm than good.
  
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Reply #175 - Sep 20th, 2011 at 8:03pm
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I didn't mean to redirect this thread to being about me. I work with MD's PT's and others in the medical field daily. I get it.

Now, back to MT and his 'trip'.
  
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Reply #176 - Sep 21st, 2011 at 12:35am
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Old Salt wrote on Sep 20th, 2011 at 8:03pm:
I didn't mean to redirect this thread to being about me. I work with MD's PT's and others in the medical field daily. I get it.

Now, back to MT and his 'trip'.


Awww, you didn't redirect nuthin.......just glad your back.

My poor trip.......I waited all year, worked my tail off to get ready and then crash and burn. At least the Isle Royale trip was awesome. It has probably all been for the better. I'm ahead on my work and not behind....my wife and munchkin are happier.......and I think I am a bit wiser after having gone through all this.........

Back from the Docs today. He seemed impressed with the biking I've been doing. He said this surgery usually takes 3 months to fully heal. Then he said I could play tennis if I wanted to. I don't play tennis but I could if I wanted to Grin.

But enough about me........what do you think about me?.............. ( Grin Sorry, I couldn't help it)
  
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Reply #177 - Sep 22nd, 2011 at 2:31am
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mastertangler wrote on Sep 21st, 2011 at 12:35am:
what do you think about me?.............. ( Grin Sorry, I couldn't help it)

As little as possible!  ( Grin Sorry, I couldn't help it)

Nice set up, though!

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Reply #178 - Sep 22nd, 2011 at 3:00am
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Good one! I was hoping someone would play ball......... Smiley
  
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Reply #179 - Sep 25th, 2011 at 6:48pm
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mastertangler wrote on Sep 21st, 2011 at 12:35am:
Back from the Docs today. He seemed impressed with the biking I've been doing.

Yes, cycling is one of the best things you can do if you have knee problems: it builds up the quads, which hold the whole middle leg together, without the damaging stresses you get in sports like running.

Make sure your bike pedals have cages (ie not like most mountain bikes) so you can work the muscle "eccentrically" on the upstroke. (Eccentrically = the muscle does work while lengthening rather than contracting).

Cycling can give you a good cardio workout too. Smiley
  
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