Group: Injuries & Rehabilitation

Injuries & Rehabilitation
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 54, Messages: 4465

Dealing with injuries and learning how to avoid them is extremely important!

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knee injury

bullielvr01
bullielvr01
Posts: 5
Joined: 2005/10/30
United States
2006/04/20, 08:27 PM
I've been doing a lot of leg work the past month or so. And about 3 weeks ago I began a running program doing intervals of running and walking. At first my left ankle really hurt, so I began doing stretches with it all the time. The pain subsided, but still does hurt a little when I run.

Well today, my knee started really killing me. I tried to work through it, but couldn't and switched to an elliptical machine for the rest of my workout. Now I'm limping just a bit. Any advice on what I can do? Or do I need to see a doctor?
rayr31
rayr31
Posts: 9
Joined: 2006/04/12
United States
2006/04/24, 01:40 PM
I had a similar problem. I ended up going to the doctor and found out that my kneecap had shifted and now I require knee surgery. Hope that helps.

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rayr31
flyonthewall
flyonthewall
Posts: 1,823
Joined: 2005/01/18
Canada
2006/04/24, 01:55 PM
Make sure you have a quality pair of running shoes that are suited to your running style !!! It can make a huge difference! I'd also see a Dr. just to make sure you haven't a more serious injury.