Helene - Yup, it's so exciting to be able to do squats again.
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Helene - Yup, it's so exciting to be able to do squats again.
I don't have anything useful to add, but I wanted to say that this makes me smile every time I see it on my post list ("it's so exciting to be able to do squats again "). I know just how you feel! And I don't even do squats! :-D
Thanks, lph!
At my last appointment I think my PT caught on to the fact he'll have to be careful what he suggests since I tend to then go 100% full on. :p An athlete can get old and overweight, but at heart we're still those young fit athletes of yesterday.
Pax I am glad things are easier! I've a problem squatting as well, and I am carefully avoiding having it looked at since it is an intermittent problem
Have fun squatting!
I learned that if I am going to do any type of squat (I don't do many) I have to stick my butt way way back - I suppose that is the same process as bending forward at the waist before squatting. Same with side lunges - I focus on where my behind is and then bend the knee. Yes, nothing worse for a bike riding female than not being able to squat (IMO) Makes it tough out on those lonely roads
Yeah, I can't squat properly either.
Yet.
I'm determined to keep working on my body, whether I get there or not I'll keep working. I've got major mobility issues in both ankle dorsiflexion and lumbar extension, but the more I both learn and work, it seems that both are really traceable to the feet, and particularly the big toe. Little by little ...
Let's all keep working at it :-) I try to balance out what to ignore and what should get medical attention. I do have a cranky knee, and I've got to be careful with lunges, but I keep at it. I don't lunge so deep that it hurts - which means it isn't near as deep as it once was...but that is life. Sky King, are you bending forward or doing a hip hinge instead? Different ways to get there, but stick with what works!
The MCL is really feeling better and I'm getting stronger... but there is a deep knee pain that won't go away, I'm starting to think I may have torn the medial meniscus as well. *sigh* Oh well, that will heal or not, I'll just keep on working and see how it goes.
Okay, something is definitely wrong, my knee feels like its full of broken glass, straightening it is torture, and putting weight on it is getting more painful by the day. Guess I better call the docs office tomorrow.
ouch. boy do I feel for you right now. Make sure you are not getting a baker's cyst either. It could happen too from such injury. You don't want to add to your tear. no way.
Already have a lovely HUGE Bakers cyst. I won't be surprised if they try to convince me it's time for a replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Helene2013
wow. You are in trouble heuh! Hopefully something can get done before things get worst. Sending good vibes your way. +++++++++
Thanks, Helene. You too!
Oh my, hang in there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pax
Oh Pax, so sorry you're having so much trouble. Healing thoughts headed your way!