Exercises for injured knee?

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by B.A. Baracus, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. B.A. Baracus

    B.A. Baracus Valued Member

    I was actually testing for my next belt when I dislocated my knee. I was on crutches for 3 months and a year latter I still haven't started back.
    I have a bowflex right now but I will have full access to a gym soon.
    When I try to squat or deadlift or raise my knee makes crunching/clicking noises and I have pain under my knee cap. by physo told me never to do any weighs at all... but then he told me my main problem is that my muscles are loose and I need to build them up to support my knee.
    Also its weird how even when I do squats and ignore the pain I cant get my muscles pumped... i cant figure that out.

    I have been doing some "clamshells" and other stuff to strengthen my glutes and hips. i also do a lot of calf raises. and i hav to say its slowly getting better but i really want to build up some bulk. im only 18 and its driving me stir crazy not running or biking or doing anything of any cardio value. I also tried swimming but that didn't feel to good on it.
     
  2. B.A. Baracus

    B.A. Baracus Valued Member

    I have also started doing isometric squats or leg presses and those don't hurt nearly as bad, so I figure I might build up some muscle density that way... but what I really need is tone and mass.
     
  3. Mushroom

    Mushroom De-powered to come back better than before.

    That crunching sound , may be the meniscus floating about. Read up on it, mostly its fine to leave it as the only "cure" is to cut out the damaged padding.

    You wearing any knee braces or straps when you deadlift? I suggest you do so. My knee slides out of place if I deadlift more than a 120kg.

    At 18 you are still very young. So muscle building should be relatively quicker for you. I tore my knee at 27, I healed 4 months ahead of schedule according to the Dr. Onky because of how fit and healthy I was. Then I tore it 2 more times which screwed me over as I went back to training to early and pushed too much.

    Do you leg workouts in the gym but add a much lighter extra set just for the injured leg. So it "catches up".
    I assume the "pump" you're on about is the DOMS.
     
  4. Late for dinner

    Late for dinner Valued Member

    Right BA,

    It sounds like you need to get a clear and proper examination/review of your problems.

    You are in the USA? Well you have two real options. Find a licensed orthopaedic physical therapist or a certified athletic trainer. Both of these people should be able to give you a proper exam, discuss their findings with you and help you decide what route to take.

    What you have told us so far is a bit ''odd'' but having been doing this for >25 years I would say that even if the person did the right things to start they haven't really gotten you involved enough to be able to manage your recovery on your own. It's difficult to progress if you aren't certain what you are trying to achieve. Listening to you so far, I don't feel you really have all the info that you need.

    Just my 2 bits worth eh!

    LFD
     
  5. B.A. Baracus

    B.A. Baracus Valued Member

    Yes I think I will start wearing a brace and try to do some squats.
    I have actually already seen a VERY expensive knee specialist and he told me that there is nothing really wrong, I just have weak muscles. and because of that my knee cap sits funny on my joint.
    I didn't think the crunching was serious, ive had people tell me that its just "cosmetic" and that surgery is overkill. Docs these days are to knife happy for my taste.

    Thanks for all the advice guys. I hopefully I will be back to normal soon and I can get back into sparing and "Bustin' Some Poor Fool's Haid"
     
  6. aaradia

    aaradia Choy Li Fut and Yang Tai Chi Chuan Student Moderator Supporter

    It sounds like you have something going on that isn't diagnosed properly. You should get back to a Dr and get a second opinion. Tell them it isn't better. And ask for another (?) or first round of full physical therapy. Don't just accept what this one Dr. said if it isn't fixing the problem. Sometimes you have to insist on proper/ more treatment.

    PT exercises aren't the same as doing full on weightlifting. I am in the middle of some PT for my back right now. Even when you do a weight lifting exercise, the approach to it is different. This is what multiple PT experts have told me the several times I have gone through PT for differing issues.

    You push things the wrong way with an improperly diagnosed injury not healing, and not building up whatever weaker muscles need building up before moving on to squats and whatnot, you risk injuring yourself worse.

    For example: with my back, my lower back is compensating for tightness in my upper back. I need certain exercises to really focus on building up/ loosening up the middle back without the lower back doing that compensation.

    Don't risk it. Don't risk doing something to yourself that you have to live with the rest of your life.
     
  7. B.A. Baracus

    B.A. Baracus Valued Member

    Yes I do think I am going to have to get a second opinion when I get my insurance back.
     
  8. Addcited

    Addcited New Member

    So maybe try bending machine? I'm not a fan of the machines but your case is exceptional. I also know that the bicycle is good and safe for knees, people ride a bike for recovering from injuries.
    http://alldeco.pl/fr
     

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