tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.comments2023-05-03T14:38:21.162+01:00My Sore KneesKit Klinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985437095132631555noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-2162019214901896982014-07-10T20:38:38.592+01:002014-07-10T20:38:38.592+01:00I'm having similar knee problems. What did you...I'm having similar knee problems. What did you do between may 1 and may 29 to improve your knees?C D McCagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075145211708563194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-4470385707406348682013-02-12T05:28:18.114+00:002013-02-12T05:28:18.114+00:00I'm about to have similar surgery on both knee...I'm about to have similar surgery on both knees - thanks so much for this blog, it's a wonderful resource.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-23849613438584463372012-12-19T18:33:19.734+00:002012-12-19T18:33:19.734+00:00It really just takes time! It's good to know t...It really just takes time! It's good to know that you've been doing a lot of fun stuff lately. We're both in the stage of post-surgery when everything is almost as normal as before once again, although I've been pretty scared to do so, but I think it's time for me to enjoy life again. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ftlauderdaleortho.com/specialties-services/south-florida-orthopaedic-specialists-physical-therapy-fort-lauderdale/" rel="nofollow">Sienna Christie</a>Sienna Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299686704281946616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-36882050240213779112012-08-05T18:27:11.479+01:002012-08-05T18:27:11.479+01:00No probs - glad it was useful. Make sure you follo...No probs - glad it was useful. Make sure you follow your post-op physio and don't pressure yourself - just take the time to heal and recover - don't put mental pressure like 'I should be recovered by now' on yourself. Despite it being keyhole surgery I did find it knocked me about quite a bit. Good luck and drop me a line if you have any specific questions about my own personal experience of that opKit Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985437095132631555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-78528449591873770502012-08-05T18:23:53.339+01:002012-08-05T18:23:53.339+01:00Yeah - I guess if they remove something then it sh...Yeah - I guess if they remove something then it shouldn't be surprising that the site of that incision would hurt afterwards. I know that keyhole surgery is easier to recover from - but 3 days is very very early :) I'd say it took a couple of weeks to get back on my feet properly and probably 6 months to be 100%. But two years on I never get any problems in that spot - so good luck and speedy recovery!Kit Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985437095132631555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-20753699317574871532012-08-05T17:36:49.246+01:002012-08-05T17:36:49.246+01:00thanks for posting , I had this surgery 3 days ago...thanks for posting , I had this surgery 3 days ago (in both knees) and I was so relieve to see that you were having the same pain where your plica was removed, as I was starting think the surgery hadnt worked. Its so reasuring to see that you recovered well and that it's just early days for meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-82719026872785428792012-07-16T17:02:21.760+01:002012-07-16T17:02:21.760+01:00Hi. I just wanted to thank you for posting your pr...Hi. I just wanted to thank you for posting your progress with your knee surgery. I'm most likely going to have plica surgery soon, and I've heard a ton of horror stories. It's a relief to know it doesn't all end horribly. :)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525716344228198514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-61024632160378121312011-06-05T16:16:37.890+01:002011-06-05T16:16:37.890+01:00Thanks for the website only just found it. I'...Thanks for the website only just found it. I've been suffering from tendonitis for just over a year now, trying all sorts of physio, injections, shock wave therapy...nothing yet but we keep trying.<br /><br />Hope that since your last update things are improving for you!!simonhttp://home.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-83977464790752733942010-08-08T20:34:10.575+01:002010-08-08T20:34:10.575+01:00Hi Jay,
Sorry for the delay in replying - was off...Hi Jay,<br /><br />Sorry for the delay in replying - was off on hols last week. So sorry to hear about your problems and know exactly how you feel. Here are a few thoughts....<br /><br />(1) It probably was not that single episode that caused it - more likely an ongoing over-training problem that took a while to get to the point of pain. That is where I went wrong - I started a new training programme but at the intensity of the 20 yr old me - when I'm in my mid 30's :) I can remember the race when it started to hurt - but in retrospect I had niggles and indicators for a while before.<br />(2) You have age on your side (to an extent) tendon problems seem to become more prevalent and harder to heal in your 30's than in your 20's<br />(3) An MRI can show tendinosis (as we all as structure problems) but my consultant said they were harder to spot and were often missed if the film was not read by an expert also familiar with the case history and looking for it - worth rechecking ?<br />(4) Quad tendons are 'easier' to heal than patella - since the pat one is really a ligament and very poorly supplied by comparison with the quad tendon<br />(5) You may want to look at some other treatments; blood injections and shockwave. I have not tried these but have put some info on the blog. But you would want to be certain that PT and RICE had not worked - so your plan sounds good<br />(6) Be sure to start the eccentric protocol at very very low loading - see the wealth of data on this important point at : http://eccentric-exercises.blogspot.com/. It only worked for me when I started at a tiny, tiny level and built slowly - you really don't want to cause more scar tissue....<br />(7) My PT warned me off swimming (grrr another thing I cannot do) since the foot is not planted this can lead to lots of movement and stress (oddly she has recently suggested a bit of cycling now that I am improving - just what caused your problem in the first place!)<br />(8) I got a lot of benefit out of the eccentrics up to a point - but still have a stubborn pain spot that they have not got rid of. I would definitely recommend that protocol but I think I will probably still need to have a 'decompression' of the tendon (surgery) to get to that last stubborn area. I'll put up some info on what my consultant suggested<br /><br />Hopefully you will be able to make some improvement in your condition. Also (and I know this sounds trite, and I would have ignored it earlier on in my problems) - don't be defined by what you cannot do, be defined by what you can do. I have spent a long time 'being a runner who cannot run' and it's not a helpful mind state. I guess now I'm starting to accept that I won't really run much in the future - but there are tons of the other outside things within my reach if I can carry on improving. You still have lots of options (including surgery) and I'm sure you will get back to cycling - but do think about the mix of sports, the intensity of training etc - if was not a sudden 'oh shit!' type of injury like a tear - then you probably do need to heed what your body is saying and train smarter rather than harder.<br /><br />I really hope this helps you a bit - please keep in touch and let me know how you progress - its always good to let of steam to fellow sufferers....<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />KitKit Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985437095132631555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-39310016453313086012010-08-03T06:01:39.672+01:002010-08-03T06:01:39.672+01:00Just came across your blog... Reading it is both r...Just came across your blog... Reading it is both refreshing yet depressing at the same time. I've been suffering from quad tendon pain for 4 months now. Im a 25 year old competitive cyclist and am very worried that I may never ride at the same level again. Your descriptions, symptoms, and rehabilitation efforts sound very similar to mine in many respects. <br /><br />I originally injured my right quad tendon (above the kneecap) during a normal training ride and a 1 hr race that afternoon. I was then diagnosed with a strained distal quad tendon and prescribed PT. I decided (probably a bad idea in hindsight) to do PT on my own cause my insurance wouldn't cover it. Basically, I was seeing very little improvement but the orthopod didn't seem to give me any details on diagnosis or recovery. 2 months later I was still having symptoms (primarily pain from walking stairs and standing up or doing any type of squats) and had acquired awful hip and knee popping. Went to a new orthopod and had an xray and mri that both (apparently???) came back negative for any strains or tears. So, she sent me to PT again and whisked me away with no help, incite, or proper diagnoses. Went to PT once and have been doing exercises for 5 weeks now, plus swimming, and some eccentric squats with no or little result. Stretching offers some relief but it is painful as my tendon seems to have lost its elasticity. I stretch and do my exercises like clockwork, in addition to ice and heat when needed, compression, elevation, rest, massage, and foam roller. <br /><br />What now!? My plan at this point is to continue my basic PT exercises and go back to sports medicine in a month or two if things stay the same. from there i have no idea. from what i've read it seems like shitty tendons remain shitty tendons. I guess I just can't fathom that one episode on my daily training ride has compromised my entire future as a bike rider/racer!!!!??? It just seems ludicrous to me.<br /><br />If you've made it this far, I appreciate your concern. I much appreciate your blog and efforts to keep it current and quite informative. I wish you the best of luck on your return to being a marathoner. I hope we are both able to compete at such a level again soon!<br /><br />jayabolofia@gmail.comJay Abolofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216476514888842203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364601419858072457.post-6072255177280265302010-06-25T14:29:55.855+01:002010-06-25T14:29:55.855+01:00Hi,
Great blog, glad I'm not the only one wh...Hi,<br /> <br />Great blog, glad I'm not the only one who has had problems and gone down several wasted paths without success.<br /> <br />Like you I found that rest does actually cure the pain however if I then tried to slightest thing that is weight-bearing then they flare up again. I don't think mine are as bad as yours, as I've never had difficulty going upstairs or anything and they do often not bother me at all if I've not done any thing to stir them for a few days.<br /> <br />One of your symptoms is very interesting and I agree entirely - it's that kind of wet/cold feeling you get on the knees as if your trouser is wet when in fact it's not. It's very odd feeling I never knew how to put into words until I read your blog. <br /> <br />You asked about my symptoms. It started off in my right knee after a long cycle ride last year and never really settled down. Oddly enough I think the thing that tipped over was going camping I had to put a tent up in the wind on high ground which involves lots of bending squatting kneeling crawling leaning over etc and because I have generally had a bad left knee. I'd put most of the effort to my right knee which is where the patellar tendon problem was and started to play up. <br /><br />Unfortunately my left knee seems to have also gone over the past few months again, I think that's probably because I've just been compensating for my right leg being out of order. <br /> <br />Initially when I saw a specialist they diagnosed it has a fat pad impingement and so was given some exercises I think you made it a lot worse. After an MRI I was told it was not the case and they spotted some thickening of the tendon and specialist basically tell me I had a “leathery” tendon but did not really explain what that meant however having read yours and Sigfuds blogs I guess I now know.<br /> <br />I was not totally immobile, I then went to another physio who got me on some stretching however that the quad stretches they gave me (oddly enough ;o)) made things a lot worse and the eccentric 12 week program they mentioned I could not stand - clearly because they got me doing too much too soon as Sigfud says often happens.<br /> <br />The one thing I am going to do before I start down this long path is go for a bike fitting session to make sure there's nothing in my setup that is causing the trouble. Once that is sorted I will try some gentle rides and see how that goes, however I think I know in the back of my mind as soon as I start to push it they will flare up again.<br /> <br />I clearly have some genetic disposition for this type of injury as once I was told I had to stop cycling at the back of last year I started swimming that lasted a few weeks until I developed tennis elbow in both elbows which meant I had to stop swimming. For someone who is quite active all this is very frustrating.<br /> <br />Anyhow I look forward to seeing the update on your blog and am glad to see you are progressing. <br /> <br />Thanks for all the advice and hints and tips<br /> <br />Regards,<br /><br />IanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com