tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post5753533291957154609..comments2024-03-13T11:19:08.598-07:00Comments on Saving My Knees: Another Success Story to Brighten Your DayRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-32234891923202162282017-01-15T13:17:39.382-08:002017-01-15T13:17:39.382-08:00This is a very tricky thing to navigate. I might t...This is a very tricky thing to navigate. I might try going slowly, very slowly, then gradually increasing the load, and see how my knees react. It might be worth trying to work with a good physical therapist who will try to measure your "load tolerance" a la Doug Kelsey, then try to build from there. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-61097206798652073222017-01-08T07:48:29.842-08:002017-01-08T07:48:29.842-08:00What if your not able to increase anything because...What if your not able to increase anything because the pain or signals stay the same, at a certain kind of effort. Should you increase anyway and hope for the best? (And thus take the risk of having another setback)Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439601820877957351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-21624863021081882182012-04-21T13:55:07.712-07:002012-04-21T13:55:07.712-07:00Hi Anonymous: Getting better demands not only pati...Hi Anonymous: Getting better demands not only patience, but the right program for your knees, with a graduated increase in intensity over time to strengthen them -- that's what I believe anyway (it worked for me, though slowly). If you think you're in a rut (believe me, during my recovery, I felt that way more than once), you might try Doug Kelsey's The Runner's Knee Bible -- it has more specific types of exercises you can do. Maybe 2-3 miles of flat-stage walking for you isn't the best program. Easy cycling? Cycling is great for bad knees, I think, as long as your range of motion is adequate. Here's Doug's book:<br />http://sportscenteraustin.blogs.com/the_view/the-runners-knee-bible.htmlRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-10729177527709067982012-04-18T03:35:05.125-07:002012-04-18T03:35:05.125-07:00I have been walking 2-3 miles a day now for about ...I have been walking 2-3 miles a day now for about 4-5 months, so far I dont see any difference. But I am trying to be patient, as you say. I do have a desk job that requires a lot of sitting down and doing research - so that's not helping either. I am now learning how to swim(though at41, that's taking some time ESP. Breathing part). I would love to change my lifestyle and run/bike everyday at some point... Hopefully I'll see some success like Ron and you one dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-75515568638773358012012-02-09T18:21:44.842-08:002012-02-09T18:21:44.842-08:00This definitely did brighten my day. Thank you so...This definitely did brighten my day. Thank you so much for sharing this! I'll try not to be too much of a WOMAN to the point it sets back my progress. ;)<br /><br />The knee journal is so hard for me. I am not a methodical person/mind like Richard. I will try though.<br /><br />I'm going to rededicate myself to walking! :) I love walking, anyway.<br />JenniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com