I hurt i left knee. I hyperextended it like a month ago but it didnt hurt but for a couple of days afterward. Now all of the sudden it pops and i cant crouch down because it hurts. Any idea to help me rehab it. help.
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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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i had that too when i played lacrosse....i got hit on the thumb and it swelled up but i just put ice and did a few thumb excercises. My brother had the same also when he got hit with a stick when playing floor hockey. U can go see a different doctor like an sports doctor or u can see ur athletic trainer. U can continue to put some ice even though it doesn't hurt. ur tissues are still swelled up i think. well......i hope i helped u...ur hearing from a future atheltic trainer.
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mine too! from sports. nothing you can do, you can get knee surgery though.
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I've had and my knee doctor told me to rest it by not doing running or anything like that since that is what causes it.  You also need to strengthn the knee muscles.  what you should do is buy leg weights and slowly get up to like ten pounds ten reps 3 sets of straight leg raises with foot slightly turned out a bit.  knee braces will help you out a lot my knee doctor told me to get custom made ones and they are worth the money since they fit the knee and help them.  also get shoes with good arch supports since that also tends to be the problem.
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i had knee pain to and i went to the physical therapist and they gave me a workout.  I went home that night, thru out the work out after 2 reps and bought a knee brace, a thin one just to keep the muscles warm, which i wore for a year and a half and i haven't had any pain since.  That was 4 years ago.  This is good for dull, stretched feeling pain, sharp pain is something that the trainers probably could help you out with.\nPS i only knew the work out was crap cause the workout they had given me for my shoulders the year before had gotten better by just working through it when i could and not using it while still getting the best workout when i couldn't.
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Be sure to talk to your doctor about this.  You may need some physical therapy to strengthen the knee.  If you are not happy with your doctor, seek another for a second opinion.  Life is short and you do not need to be slowed down by this disabling condition.
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I got one of those knees - the doctor said I have "old lady knees". I now have a new doctor. I am doing leg exercises to help strengthen and support my knee, and it seems to be helping. Lay on your side with legs in line with your body; pull the upper knee up to your waist and rest it in front of you - then lift the lower leg 15 times - repeat on the other side. Lay on your stomach and lift your legs one at a time 15 times each.  Do that again from the side position and from laying on your back.  Might help you.  \nA scan would really tell if there is some cartilage ripped that maybe could be removed so the knee won't "catch", but that should be a last resort
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http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sprainsstrains/a/hamstring.htm\nThis website is very informative and I hope it is of some help to you.  I did the same years ago and it HURTS!  Ouchy!  If it doesn't hurt anymore you should be ok but remember some things tore inside so be gentle on yourself.
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oh, just the normal thing..study..haha..oh yeah, i went to have my knee checked..turns out i have an abnormal sumthing..and i need to fix it
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First of all, don't exercise through pain. It is better to give yourself a rest for a while. But if the pain becomes stronger, contact your doctor immediately! It can be too serious if you don't!
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There are many components to the knee making it vulnerable for various types of injuries. Many injuries are successfully treated conservatively, while others require surgery to correct.  You should see a doctor as soon as possible as this is essential in case you may have suffered a ligament tear.  A tear would most likely require surgery if you are looking for a good long-term outlook. \n\nIn the meantime, follow a RICE program (an acronym which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation).\n\nMore info on the treatment of knee injuries on site below.
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Try resting it and seeing a doctor!  A month is a long time to be in pain and if its not getting better then the exercise is NOT helping.  The popping could be due to a loose ligament, you need medical advice!!!  Get it before you do any serious damage to the joint.
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It seems like you're getting a build up of air in your joints in your knee. It's probably no big deal but if it starts giving you trouble then I'd say go to a doc.
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If you recently injured it is likely in an inflamed stated i.e. red, hot, swollen, and painful.  So the best way to handle that for the next few days is RICE (rest ice compression elevation) \nrest- take it easy respect pain and don’t do any thing that hurts it you can make it worse, but you should still be active because too little activity can cause your muscles to atrophy and cause more problems besides your knee will like the blood flow just be smart and slow\nIce - get an ice pack and use it for about 5-15/hour minutes whenever the pain goes away and you have a little bit of a numbing effect ice is a natural anti-inflammatory.\nCompression maybe an ace bandage around the knee NOT VERY TIGHT! You can wrap it while you ice to help limit swelling\nElevation when you ice or are just kicking back elevate your knee but that only works when you get the knee higher than your heart, elevating will help with swelling as well
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I had mine sprained for a month and a half once. I tore some ligaments. there's nothing you can really do for it. what i did was alternate ice and heat for a short period of time (on my down time). And i wrapped it with an ace bandage. This keeps pressure on your ankle, that way it doesn't hurt. I played volleyball and ran all throughout my injury. believe me, as long as you wrap it, you'll be okay for now! Make sure when you ankle heals you strenghten it with bands that was it will help prevent another sprain. That's what i did, believe me, you do not want to walk down the street and you ankle just give out (not fun). What i do now, i still wear a brace, it had metal rods on the sides to help with the rolling. But continue to play your sport and elevate it on your downtime. A sprain is no fun, you might as well enjoy your life while it is. Good luck!
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Pain at the front of the knee is serious. You need to rotate between ice, heat and stretching. Ibuprofen will help reduce swelling(even if it's not visible). Go see a Physical Therapist and they can give you stretches that will strengthen the area and have other options like light therapy and ultra sound. \n\nARE YOU USING GOOD SHOES???? Go to a specialty running store and make sure you have proper fit and are changing your shoes often enough.
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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.