MCL tear and PT

[Pax]

Helene - Yup, it's so exciting to be able to do squats again.

[lph]

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

[Pax]

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. An athlete can get old and overweight, but at heart we're still those young fit athletes of yesterday.

[Catrin]

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!

[Sky King]

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

[OakLeaf]

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 ...

[Catrin]

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!

[Pax]

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.

[Pax]

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.

[Helene2013]

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.

[Pax]

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.

[Helene2013]

wow. You are in trouble heuh! Hopefully something can get done before things get worst. Sending good vibes your way. +++++++++

[Pax]

Thanks, Helene. You too!

[Catrin]

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.

Oh my, hang in there!

[OakLeaf]

Oh Pax, so sorry you're having so much trouble. Healing thoughts headed your way!