I have bad knees and any info would be great!
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If you have bad knees, then you need to invest in a treadmill that has give in it, some of the cheaper ones are Nordic Trak models normally priced around 700-800. Cheaper ones, as well as heavy gym models will be noticably stiffer. When shopping, go and jupm up and down on different treadmill belts to see which ones are the most confortable. \n\nOh, and a 1-1.5% incline most closely mirrors the actual effort required to walk outside.
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i actually twisted my knee yesterday and am having a hard time getting around, But i will be back ASAP! I am working on it so i can get back at the latest tomorrow if not a late shift today!
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everything can be done in moderation and you can alternate your runs for shorter ones and then one really long one at some point in the week take care of the stress on the knee's though and if you find that you are getting a lot of injury take your running inside on a treadmill as that will ease the pressure on the knees and joints.\nOn the other hand walk does wonders too
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Something lower impact. Knees are once in a lifetime.
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Being prone to Detractions of teh Patella myself, the only real way to strengthen laterally the knee is to strengthen all leg muscles equally.  I have overly strong quads and am very lacking in the hamstring dept.  Lunges and lunges done to the side are good.  Just remember to always center your movement on the axis your foot is moving.  That way yu will not put lateral stress on your knee, but still strengthen those muscles.
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First, if you are having pain then there is something wrong and you should not just "suck it up".  You need to specify what activities are causing pain and when.  \n\nAsk yourself these special questions:\nIs it sharp pain or dull pain? (chemical vs. mechanical pain)\nIs it intermittent or constant? (activity driven or constant)\nDoes the knee "give way" (esp. with descending stairs)? (possible ligaments instability)\nDoes the knee lock (won't straighten all the way)? (possible loose body in joint or meniscus tear)\nDo you get popping/grinding/"rice crispies" feeling with moving the knee? (possible chondromalacia, osteoarthritis)\n\nThe treatment depends on the problem.
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sir dont take me wrong but surgery is the last option we can opt for, if you have no problem with money there is a Ayurvedic alternative it is  located in kerala people from other countries go there, it is the best in the world (you have asked for in the country) here is the url which will help you go there http://www.keralatourism.org/index.php?source=desti&destid=74&zone=1\nbest of luck for your knee cure.
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You are so young to be having this problem, but my sister h had her left knee done on Feb 06, and will be having surgery on her right knee on May 30, 06. She is doing wonderful and looking forward to getting her legs back to where she can walk again. Like you , she had to use a wheel chair or not walk at all. Just listen to your doctor, and I will keep you in prayer for fast healing. God Bless You. Just trust in the Lord. He will help you through it.
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OK I have a BIG history on my knee following a completely torn ACL (that is the ligament that holds the knee together).  I have had 5 knee ops and I don't know how many physio sessions as well as I guess about 1 year using crutches (over a 9 year period).\n\nAs a few people have said go and get referred to a knee specialist (if you are British go to your GP and get him to refer you - if you have Health Insurance ....use it!).\n\nIt is really difficult to judge what you have done from your description - I did hyper extend my during one of my recovery periods following an op and physio resolved the problem.  However what you will probably end up getting is an MRI scan which should show up any damage that you may have done to yourself.  If they cannot see anything they may well send you for physio and see how it goes.  If the problem is shown on the scan then they will almost certainly carry out an arthroscopy on you which uses fibre optics to look inside your knee and see what is going on.  They can solve the problem this way and the operation is simple and recovery is quite quick.\n\nAnyway the basic answer is GO TO YOUR DOCTOR and see from there!!\n\nIf you want check the website below - it is full of sad people with really really bad knee issues - you can get a lot of advice from here!
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Stop running. \nGet new running shoes. This to fix the angle your foot hits the ground and to provide cushioning. \nGet orthotics. This to fix the angle your foot hits the ground.  Get a knee brace or support strap. This to keep your patella in its track. Taping. This is where taping is used to get the patella back into its track. Stretch. Some doctors recommend knee drops to build up the muscles around the knee. Weights. This to strengthen the muscles around the kneecap so it tracks properly. Avoid bent knee exercises. Straight leg raises and posterior (hamstring or calf) muscle stretches are best.\nMassage. Icing. Take anti-inflamitories. Try Glucosamine Sulfate.  They say it helps with joint pain and arthritis.  Try ginger.  A tea made of fresh ginger taken 3 times a day is supposed to help reduce inflammation.  Prolotherapy. This is where they inject some gunk into your knee and hope your body will react and cure the cause of the pain. Acupuncture. This is where needles are used to stimulate the body to repair itself. Physiotherapy. This is where the muscles are manipulated to bring the patella back into its track. Arthroscopic surgery. This is where they cut a hole and take a look around at what's actually going on under the skin\nShaving the patella. This is where they get in and smooth the surface of the patella with a knife. Lateral release. This is where they get in and cut ligaments to shift the way the patella sits.
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Depends n your age...Get your hip checked... Sometimes knee pain is caused by a hip deterioration that puts extra strain on the knee.....
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I think you could get a better answer from your orthopedic doctor or other ortho doctors, It would of course limit the functionality of the knee but you should not get disabled, good luck
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I have had the same thing happen with my right knee. When the weather changes to cold or if it's going to rain it just aches.\nSome simple easy things you can do to help.\nPurchase one of those cheap ace bandage knee supports. This will help to hold everything in place and aid your ligaments from the stress. Buy or make your own ankle weights. The little sandbag type, depending on your physique start from 2-5 lbs. Sit on a surface that is high enough to allow your legs to dangle, and just raise your legs from 90 degree angle to 180 degrees start off with 2 sets of 10 and work your way up. This will strengthen muscles around your knee. When you lay down to relax you can apply alternating daily hot and cold packs while laying with your legs elevated above your heart simple as using the pillow for your leg instead of your head. This will increase circulation and reduce swelling.
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I have the same problem. I went to my doctor and he said that I have bursitis of the knee. I also have tendinitis. I run Cross Country and Track for my high school and I didn't want to stop running so he told me that as long as I'm careful I can keep running. There are special braces I guess you would call them available at Academy. There's also a link on line where you can find them. I also take glucosamine chondroitin which really helps to rebuild joints. I hope this helps you out. Let me know how you feel.
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I went to an orthopedic doctor when I was 22 years old (when my knees really starting hurting bad).  He told me that "women your age tend to lose a little cartilage and are sensitive to it!"  I was so mad, I felt belittled.  I have lived with it ever since.  Ten years later, my knees give out once in a while and I wear a knee brace a lot of the time.  I take glucosamine with chondroiton and MSM to help rebuild my cartilage.  I believe I have arthritis pretty bad (my hands are extremely stiff right now and it is getting harder to type).  That could be your problem, or it could be many other things -- I don't even know the extent of my problem, yet.  I start a new job with complete insurance in June and I will go to the doctor about my knees just as soon as my insurance kicks in.  So, I suggest doing a search on the internet about knee pain, here are a few sites:\n\nhttp://orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003187.htm\nhttp://familydoctor.org/542.xml\n\nIt would also depend on whether or not you play sports, injured yourself, what your age is, and a few other factors.  Good luck and try that glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM.
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I bet if you stand straight, your feet flare lateraly.  This is putting stress on the MCL.  Also, the fact that you don't do any strengh training that works your legs could be the very reason your knees hurt.  What do I mean, well, the way you walk, your posture, if you run on concrete, could all cause your knees to hurt.  The best way to keep them healthy is to make sure you use new shoes (esp if you run), try orthotics (will help to correct your standing and walking posture), Have someone evaluate your GAIT(and orthapedic dr. will not do any of this) and start working out your legs.  I love watching people in the gym abuse their upper body, but neglect their legs.  Then never wear shorts at the gym.  Large upper body, spindily little legs.  If you work your legs, your muscles will protect your joints.  I love the argument that "lifting legs will make you slow"  Look at olympic sprinters legs.  Then try to tell me they don't do squats, deadlifts, etc.  Yes, working out legs is hard work, but why are you in the gym.  Squats, deadlifts, Calves, quads.  Get working on it.  Make sure someone who knows what they are doign shows you how to prevent injury.  Squats are great, with proper form, deadlifts and ab work will protect you low back, Quads and hams will help with knees and low back.  Plus, get good with squats and make the meatheads in the gym jealous because they wished they could be that strong.  At 180 lbs, I can squat over 400 lbs and I do not have an ounce of back or knee pain.  Have fun.
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If you have health insurance, go see a Podiatrist (not an Orthopedist).  I have pretty bad pronation but I didn't know it and thought the pain was from an old injury.  I went to an Orthopedist because my knee hurt in addition to my ankles and feet.  He put me on stationary bike for a hour a couple times a week and billed my insurance company.  Didn't work at all.  Finally I went to a podiatrist, he took an x-ray, a plaster cast of my feet, and two weeks later I had custom insoles ($495 out of pocket, ouch) but no more pain anywhere.  I can-not recommend it enough.