Any of you ever suffer a Knee Injury??

In 8th grade my knee bent inward when I slipped playing ball. Had to wear a foam tight sleeve around my knee for a few months. I have chips floating in my caps...
 
toast1985 said:
Per my report:

1. Torn anterior cruciate ligament.
2. Torn lateral meniscus with posterior horn fragment displaced posterior to the inner posterior horn of the lateral meniscus.
3. Bone contusions in the lateral joint with depressed osteochondral fracture in the lateral femoral condule.
4. Large joint effusion.

Basically, I ruined my knee :smh: I was so distraught. I left work for the day.
Click to expand...

That's insane. Hang in there bro, it'll be a long stretch but things will get better with time. Don't try to overdo anything at this point, focus on getting better. Do you have your surgery date yet?
 
Last edited:
AceMaster193 said:
 
beh235 said:
How's the rehab going OP?
Click to expand...
I'm doing good bro. Nearing 3 months, not where I would want to be ideally but making incremental improvement.
Click to expand...
Good to hear man. I see you stuntin in those last shots looking like Batman 
laugh.gif
 
So it has been 3 months exactly since I tore my ACL (self diagnosed). Since I had no insurance I of course couldn't get surgery. I feel pretty much fine now.

Normal activities like walking, stairs, bending down, etc haven't really given me much (if any) pain. I've been increasing the intensity and going from walking to jogging. Usually, jogging about 2 minutes, then walking 3 minutes. Anyone else not go the surgery route? I am a little bit afraid to try and play basketball.

My biggest concern is how I'll do in any high intensity, sudden movement activities. I think I'll stay off those until December and just continue the walking, step ups, and jogging for now.
 
ModernDarwin said:
So it has been 3 months exactly since I tore my ACL (self diagnosed). Since I had no insurance I of course couldn't get surgery. I feel pretty much fine now.

Normal activities like walking, stairs, bending down, etc haven't really given me much (if any) pain. I've been increasing the intensity and going from walking to jogging. Usually, jogging about 2 minutes, then walking 3 minutes. Anyone else not go the surgery route? I am a little bit afraid to try and play basketball.

My biggest concern is how I'll do in any high intensity, sudden movement activities. I think I'll stay off those until December and just continue the walking, step ups, and jogging for now.
Click to expand...

You're gonna have to be real careful with the sports. Any movement that involves cutting and pivoting has the possibility of causing your fibula to shift due to instability. I recommend seeing a Physical Therapist that can help in structuring a program that's specific for your case.

Most often than not, it will be a matter of time before you drop again playing sports. This time it will be due to totally tearing up your meniscus (if you haven't already) or worse. Take care of yourself.
 
ModernDarwin said:
So it has been 3 months exactly since I tore my ACL (self diagnosed). Since I had no insurance I of course couldn't get surgery. I feel pretty much fine now.

Normal activities like walking, stairs, bending down, etc haven't really given me much (if any) pain. I've been increasing the intensity and going from walking to jogging. Usually, jogging about 2 minutes, then walking 3 minutes. Anyone else not go the surgery route? I am a little bit afraid to try and play basketball.

My biggest concern is how I'll do in any high intensity, sudden movement activities. I think I'll stay off those until December and just continue the walking, step ups, and jogging for now.
Click to expand...


Have to start slow. I treated numerous patients (even myself) who tore their ACL and had them playing sports without reconstruction.
 
7thAve btn 31stN33rd St said:
Have to start slow. I treated numerous patients (even myself) who tore their ACL and had them playing sports without reconstruction.
Click to expand...

Oh, awesome that you actually do rehab stuff. Ive started doing the asian squat (laundry squat). I have such tight hips lower back etc etc. Have you ever implemented that into rehab? Even just a week into of trying to do it 30 mins a day (usually ends up being 2 mins x 5 times tho at this point) my whole body feels so so so much better.
 
ModernDarwin said:
Oh, awesome that you actually do rehab stuff. Ive started doing the asian squat (laundry squat). I have such tight hips lower back etc etc. Have you ever implemented that into rehab? Even just a week into of trying to do it 30 mins a day (usually ends up being 2 mins x 5 times tho at this point) my whole body feels so so so much better.
Click to expand...


With knee injuries whether any knee ligament, arthritis, or patello-femoral (tendinitis) I will usually find in male patients that they have tight hamstrings, quads, and or piriformis (or a combination of all three). Hamstrings connects to the pelvis and is vital with athletic movements because it stabilizes the knee when cutting and athletic movements. The piriformis connects the sacrum and the femur (thigh bone) and when it becomes tight can effect the low back, hip, and/or knee. Some of the pictures here are some examples of my "go to" stretches.

View media item 1188271View media item 1188272View media item 1188273


All of which are stretches of the piriformis, but are different variations. I will also include quads and hamstring stretches.



Philart84 said:
Sounds like this is the move. Any particular excercises you suggest? Thanks for the info.
Click to expand...

These are my "go to" core exercises. For my ACL patients, depending on their weight bearing status, if they can put at least 50% of the weight on the involved knee I will have them do the basic plank starting at 30sec., then progress to 1min. then eventually to 2min.. Athletes should be able to hold a plank for at least 2min.
View media item 1188291

It's important to engage the core and buttocks at the same time. Your low back should be straight, there should not be a curve (I should be able to put a broom stick across the low back), belly button should be back towards your spine with squeezing of the glutes.


These are my favorite. One modification though, with my knee patients I have them bend both knees (like stacked on top of each other). Reasoning being there is usually some meniscus involvement and dont want to irritate that.

View media item 1188310



You can do these in timed repetition or numbered reps ie 3x10 or 3x15. Same idea as the plank, belly button toward your spine and contract the core. Fantastic for hip and core strength.
 
Last edited:
AceMaster193 said:
7thave btn 31stn33rd st 7thave btn 31stn33rd st great post! Thank you for sharing that. My PT has me doing all of what you are suggesting there, spot on! Those exercises are killer but my core and hips are still pretty weak, which has been the reason for my poor gait. So much to focus on when rehabbing such an injury.
Click to expand...


That's all normal. I treat a lot of professional runners and they tend to have very weak hips, and then you have to teach them proper mechanics with the new firing patterns. It can get frustrating for them because some tend to have "Type A" personalities.

Not all therapists think like this, but I tend to believe a lot of injuries (not from a trauma) of the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, even the neck are as a results of poor core control and firing patterns. Your core mitigates forces distally (to the extremities), and if the core is weak, it puts more strain on the ligaments, tendons, and muscles to stabilize the joint.


acemaster193 acemaster193
How many weeks from surgery are you?
 
Yeah I got a real bad cut on the side of my knee. Cut through my lcl in the process. That was fun.
 
AceMaster193 said:
Gotcha. I've slowly realized that there's a whole science to injury prevention.

7thave btn 31stn33rd st 7thave btn 31stn33rd st I'm 12 weeks out as of today.
Click to expand...


Absolutely. I wrote a Case Report on a female volley ball player that tore her ACL and meniscus. Females are typically more vulnerable to ACL injuries for various reasons, but she presented with some biomechanical issues when I would observe her perform a squat (which tells you a lot believe it or not). But yeah, it is a science and skill.

12 weeks? Have you started agility stuff or running yet?
 
My PT told me that I was also susceptible to Knee injuries because of the fact that I'm flat footed. Idk if that's really the case or if you have any knowledge on that.

No agility or running exercises yet. Still trying to strengthen my core so that I can perfect my gait. I feel like I'm walking fine, but he still thinks it needs some work. Also doing exercises to improve proprioception which has been getting much better.
 
Last edited:
AceMaster193 said:
My PT told me that I was also susceptible to Knee injuries because of the fact that I'm flat footed. Idk if that's really the case or if you have any knowledge on that.

No agility or running exercises yet. Still trying to strengthen my core so that I can perfect my hair. I feel like I'm walking fine, but he still thinks it needs some work. Also doing exercises to improve proprioception which has been getting much better.
Click to expand...


He's correct about the flat feet. That alone changes the mechanics of even regular walking much less playing sports.


Your PT knows you better than I, and I tend to be aggressive with younger people and athletes when it comes to ACLs. When I rehab ACLs post-op, i love using resitive forward/backward and side-stepping walking with a thera-band. Strengthens the core, glutes, hips, and good eccentric training for the hamstrings. Improves gait mechanics after a few bouts pretty well.

Your in NYC? Where are you going for PT?
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

feeninlikejodeci
Have You Ever Seen A Dermatologist?
Replies
13
Views
1K
Donky
D
Davey Magoo
Does weed give you a hangover?
Replies
7
Views
1K
kingkoopa
kingkoopa
tr1ll
Y'all Ever Have Any Weird Dreams that You can Remember?
Replies
9
Views
1K
andretti
andretti
datznasty
Man Loses Girlfriend of 7yrs In 4k @ Omah Lay Concert vol Wanna Come On Stage?
Replies
7
Views
2K
executive76
executive76
crumps brother
What’s your move? Ordering on fast food apps
2
Replies
26
Views
1K
wayniac211
wayniac211

The ultimate sneaker enthusiast community.

NikeTalk was created as a way of giving back to both the sneaker enthusiast community and to the greater global community of which we are all a part.

NikeTalk is NOT affiliated with Nike Inc. in any way, shape, or form. All opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Nike, Inc.

© 1999-2024 NikeTalk.com

Share this page

Back
Top Bottom