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Knee injury

Hi, eight months ago I met with a road accident, and hurt my shoulder and knee. My bike was ruined too. My doctor said I recovered just fine, but the problem is my knee hurts every time I get on my bike. Short distances are still okay, but long distances leaves me in intense pain. I don't know what to do. I recently read a blog on physiotherapy for Knee injury. ( http://www.physionow.ca/blog/general-category/knee-injury-custom-knee-br... ) Does that really work? I haven't ever done physiotherapy, so I don't know much about it. So Please advise! I have heard that if such treatments go wrong, it could intensify the pain. Is that true? Should I try it?

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HalfWheeler | 9 years ago
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Depends what sort of knee pain. Is it on the front, at the back or on the side (either inside or outside)?

The following link might give you a step for a hint;

http://www.cptips.com/knee2.htm

I'm struggling with ITB syndrome just now, it's only starting to improve because I bit the bullet and decided to see a sports physio. It's not cheap but 4 sessions with one might well pay dividends. Try to find one that has experience dealing with cyclists (or who actually is a cyclist).

As cyclists we'll think nothing of paying £200 on a set of wheels or £1000+ on a bike but balk at paying a hundred odd quid for something really important like the health of our muscles or tendons. Remember legs that are fucked = no cycling.

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Batchy | 9 years ago
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I got myself a complete knee replacement 5years ago. Mind you this was a result of a 40 year old football injury that steadily and chronically worsened to a point of no return. Just done 200 miles this week including The Tour de Staveley ( very lumpy ) . Yes, I appreciate that you are not planning anything as drastic as a knee replacement just yet, but you need ( kneed) to get a proper scan/X-ray to ascertain the exact problem. My previous post regarding cleat position is very relevant to your problem.?

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ianrobo | 9 years ago
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First I would pay a small sum (usually 30 or so ) to see a physio and see what they think.

However if in an accident was this on insurance as this would cover damage ?

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CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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Get an MRI to check if you have damage. Cost £495 private or wait 6+ months for nhs to get an appointment.

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Batchy | 9 years ago
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Firstly check out your cleat position this may have to be adjusted due to your knee that has ever so slightly altered physically due to the injury.

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