I've been googling it a bit, and I have a few, but I know we have some physical therapists/doctors on here, so I thought I'd ask: Anybody know any good knee stability exercises? I've been running more lately and my left knee has been acting up a lot, and I figured I'd try to strengthen the supporting muscles with some specific exercises (in addition to the ice/advil).
Any ideas?
Knee Stability Exercises
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captain static
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The Pilates shoulder bridge that incorporates leg lifts. After carrying heavy packs while mountaineering I had chronic knee pain. My yoga instructor prescribed this exercise and I have been w/o pain or knee problems ever since.
"Be responsible for your actions and sensitive to the concerns of other visitors and land managers. ... Your reward is the opportunity to climb in one of the most beautiful areas in this part of the country." John H. Bronaugh
Re: Knee Stability Exercises
Be careful with bridge, plow, wheel type positions. I recently heard an interview with a long time instructor who said those were among the most common injury scenarios.
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captain static
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Baloney as long as you have proper instruction. I introduce you to my Guru who worked with Cincinnati professional teams and sports injuries - http://www.liliasyoga.com/bcombs wrote:Be careful with bridge, plow, wheel type positions. I recently heard an interview with a long time instructor who said those were among the most common injury scenarios.
"Be responsible for your actions and sensitive to the concerns of other visitors and land managers. ... Your reward is the opportunity to climb in one of the most beautiful areas in this part of the country." John H. Bronaugh
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I agree whole heartedly, but I think we can both also agree that getting a thumbs up from a climbing BBS doesn't qualify as proper instruction. Hence my "be careful".captain static wrote:Baloney as long as you have proper instruction.
The author was William Broad. Here is his book: http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1451641427/sciencefriday/
He gets plenty of hate from the "Yoga Industrial Complex" as he likes to call it.
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Thanks for the tips...i'll check it out.