Cheers mate,
knee still feels quite week, would like to strengthen it but dont wanna F it up again, any tips?
Thanks
Greg
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Strengthening knee ligament.
Cheers mate,
Ive been doing a little bit in the gym, been trying to lay off the rowing as i feel it puts a bit of strain on it. Done a few swim sessions, used to be a swimmer, just going easy when I push off. Oh and im gonna buy a new pair of running shoes, maybe asics? Gonna go to the London Marathon shop. Feel like I need to!-Flat footed, dodgey knees, slightly bandy legs, And I wanna be a Royal Marine! I'l see how it goes!
Thanks Dave
Greg
Ive been doing a little bit in the gym, been trying to lay off the rowing as i feel it puts a bit of strain on it. Done a few swim sessions, used to be a swimmer, just going easy when I push off. Oh and im gonna buy a new pair of running shoes, maybe asics? Gonna go to the London Marathon shop. Feel like I need to!-Flat footed, dodgey knees, slightly bandy legs, And I wanna be a Royal Marine! I'l see how it goes!
Thanks Dave
Greg
Alright greg,
If you have bought the othotics already give them a try by all means but take care to wear them in. However, nothing will compare with custom fit.
My podiatrist gave me two options, either off the shelf custom fit or fully custom fit. Off the shelf are pre-made and then customised to your foot using extra bits of padding or foam. With fully customised a cast is taken of your foot and so an exact match can be obtained in order to make a 'true fit' orthotic. As a result, the orthotic works well and is particularly recommended if doing long, hard runs and are more likely to solve any foot problems.
The only thing with fully customised orthotics is price, mine will cost about £400 but i think well worth it considering my feet pronate slightly which gave me a knee injury last year and shin splints. Also, once the cast has been taken it can be re-used when you need some new orthotics.
It is critical to get your feet looked at properly and fitted with appropriate orthotics. This will prevent knee injurys.
If you have bought the othotics already give them a try by all means but take care to wear them in. However, nothing will compare with custom fit.
My podiatrist gave me two options, either off the shelf custom fit or fully custom fit. Off the shelf are pre-made and then customised to your foot using extra bits of padding or foam. With fully customised a cast is taken of your foot and so an exact match can be obtained in order to make a 'true fit' orthotic. As a result, the orthotic works well and is particularly recommended if doing long, hard runs and are more likely to solve any foot problems.
The only thing with fully customised orthotics is price, mine will cost about £400 but i think well worth it considering my feet pronate slightly which gave me a knee injury last year and shin splints. Also, once the cast has been taken it can be re-used when you need some new orthotics.
It is critical to get your feet looked at properly and fitted with appropriate orthotics. This will prevent knee injurys.
Hi people,
Just a quick one to follow this up.
Been doing a lot of cycling and swimming over the last few months which I feel has strengthened my knee a lot. Did my first run since early this year (maybe as early as feb?) yesterday. On a treadmill but did a 5k at 21.50. Pretty happy with that and looking forward to getting back into it.
I hope everyone else is in good health
Where has artist and the doc gone by the way?
Greg
Just a quick one to follow this up.
Been doing a lot of cycling and swimming over the last few months which I feel has strengthened my knee a lot. Did my first run since early this year (maybe as early as feb?) yesterday. On a treadmill but did a 5k at 21.50. Pretty happy with that and looking forward to getting back into it.
I hope everyone else is in good health
Where has artist and the doc gone by the way?
Greg
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GregGreg123 wrote:Hi people,
Just a quick one to follow this up.
Been doing a lot of cycling and swimming over the last few months which I feel has strengthened my knee a lot. Did my first run since early this year (maybe as early as feb?) yesterday. On a treadmill but did a 5k at 21.50. Pretty happy with that and looking forward to getting back into it.
I hope everyone else is in good health
Where has artist and the doc gone by the way?
Greg
Good news with the knee
Doc has been working abroad though I think he's still around - Artist got peed off with some of the cheek he was getting but there are some other old and bold still coming to the site. Enjoy.
