Posted: 11/24/2004 6:53:55 AM EDT
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hey guys, I need some advice. Last year during rugby season I got hit in the right knee and was taken out for a few weeks. Got a little better, so I ended up finishing up the season with with some pain. After the season the doctor told me to stay off it for a couple months, and I did. After about 6 months I started geting back into it just running/walking whatever I could do. After about 40 minutes of this the old injury started to act up again. It starts in about 3 inches below my knee in my calf and goes all the way up to the center of the back of my knee. It feels like a pulled muscle, but then my knee locks out and I end up limping for the next day or two. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for the help/time Meprop *ETA and New title I finally went to have it checked out, and the doc told me Arthoscopic surgery between semesters. But thats another month away. So my question is what kind of workout can I do safely without making this any worse, and also what should I eat while doing it. Im used to working out every day and eating pretty much what I want to keep myself at 230, but that needs to change with less exercise. My thoughts were swimming 2-3 days a week for a low impact cardio workout, then upper body lifts 3 days a week. If it helps Im 5'9" @ 230 (steady for the last year and a half), and according to this electronic scale I bought about 25%BF. Any ideas are appreciated. Meprop |
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Meprop03, I've been running for many years now (mostly 1/2 marathons and triathlons), and have never had the particular injury you are talking about. I have injured my knee many times and have found the Runners World.com web site and their forum very helpful. I hope this helps and good luck on a speedy recovery. |
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That's a strange one. At first I thought maybe a chip of bone but I don't know. Ain't rugby great?? I hope to tell you that as you age you will pay for it in spades though. Chronic pain is a way of life for many old ex ruggers. Me being one. Hope your leg heals quickly and doesn't give you trouble in the future. |