tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post5221294410931204786..comments2024-03-13T11:19:08.598-07:00Comments on Saving My Knees: Some Thoughts on Moving Your Knees: How Much Is Enough?Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-66612549994041722292012-08-05T04:37:39.272-07:002012-08-05T04:37:39.272-07:00These sound like good exercises (but don't lis...These sound like good exercises (but don't listen to me -- what do your knees say?). I'm not sure about golf, but if it's fun and your knees don't object, that could be fine too.<br /><br />So maybe your biggest challenge right now isn't the exercises you're doing; I'm guessing it's your weight. That would be a primary focus for me if I were you. "Quite overweight" sounds like it's taxing your joints a lot. Losing weight is a long-term project, but it pays a LOT of dividends in the end (not just for your knees).Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-91691151127581776732012-07-31T07:33:34.559-07:002012-07-31T07:33:34.559-07:00Hi Richard
I am also thankful for your wonderfu...Hi Richard<br /> I am also thankful for your wonderful book.<br /> I tore my Left MCL and it has since healed. The physio had me doing "wall slides" "clams" and some swimming and bike riding to strengthen my knees. This was painful and difficult and took almost 2 yrs to<br />feel normal and not sore.<br /> I had finally healed 100%<br /> (I should also say that I work 12 hour shifts full time on my feet all the time walking on hard surface floors.)<br /> About a year ago I started to have an occasional<br /> twinge in my "good" knee.<br /> and one bad episode difficult to walk at all. (It only<br />lasted a couple of hours.)<br /> I was terrified of another torn MCL situation so saw my doctor and had proper Xray and MRI done. It showed narrowing and severe osteoarthritis deteriorated meniscus.<br />I have now been told by an orthopedic surgeon I will need a knee replacement in about 5 years time. <br /> I was shocked. I am 59 years old and quite<br />overweight <br /> I am working at getting my weight to within normal range.<br />I also plan to retire from full time work because I think it is not healthy to work shift work on my feet for 12 hours at a go when I am pushing 60.<br /> I am not sure where to start with exercise now.<br />I do golf weekly<br />and walk my dogs daily, I also do kettle bell swings<br />2x/wk<br />because they don't seem to hurt my knee at all and I can get my heart rate up quickly (tabata type protocol)<br />In the winter I swim a couple of times a month.<br /> What exercise would you add or take away??<br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-74011561969326286342012-06-21T18:52:07.869-07:002012-06-21T18:52:07.869-07:00Hi Richard!
I'm so thankful for your wonderfu...Hi Richard!<br /><br />I'm so thankful for your wonderful book and I'm reading through your blogs now. I'm 44, weigh 115 lbs, and hurt my knees running marathons 6 yrs ago. I was diagnosed as having patellofemoral pain syndrome and PT also made me MUCH worse. Thank you so much for helping the rest of us! <br /><br />I feel lost as to how to proceed and would like a plan of action. How did you know how and when to increase your steps? Would you suggest increasing a certain amt or % every week, for example? How do we know how to push the envelope without risking further cartilage damage? Should we wait for the knees to feel better before progressing? <br /><br />I just don't know where to even start and then how to progress. You've also mentioned that it may take a couple of months to notice improvement, so that makes it hard to know. <br /><br />I understand we need to listen to our own knees and that you can't tell us specifics, but knowing what you did will help. <br /><br />Also, did you always sit or recline while you weren't walking, even in later months? <br /><br />Thanks for any advice and especially for giving us HOPE!!!<br /><br />I felt your misery while reading your book and I'm so happy you recovered!<br /><br /> TheresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-18131693527579916302012-06-18T03:05:09.701-07:002012-06-18T03:05:09.701-07:00Recently I had to make the difficult decision to q...Recently I had to make the difficult decision to quit my job after a year of sick leave due to my knee problem, in order to focus even more on my recovery without the pressure of a deadline. Therefore I’m feeling a bit down and overwhelmed with this whole situation. <br />Thank you sooo much for your answers and positive evaluation of my progress, Richard! They are truly appreciated!! <br />Hopefully you'll have another success story to tell in some time. :)Annoreply@blogger.com