Knee Strengthening

[carverb]

Hey SurfDoc -
My knee (particularly front) has been hurting lately, is there any way to strengthen the inner-workings of it so I dont snap a ligament? Thanks

 

[surfitness]

Get it checked out by a Physical therapist, and go from there. It could be a variety of things. If you get the okay from the PT, start incorporating single leg (Preferably standing) training into your workouts. My 2 cents. Doc whats your take??

 

[SurfDoc]

The stability of a joint is a function of the muscles that cross it. Therefore, all the exercises which strengthen the leg muscles should at least help the knee. There again, a good trainer or physical therapist can teach you the exercises. A good cardio leg workout along with can only help!

 

[WetWork999]

I just called my surgeon and asked him what he thought could be a major reason for surfer's having problems with their knees. His response was that (just a guess mind you) surfing does not put emphasis on the vastus medialis oblique VMO muscle but rather puts great tasks on the Quadricep muscle group and thereby . The VMO is the inside muscle of the knee that compliments the Quad group. #14 is your VMO and there are training tips to strengthen it. Ask if you are interested.

~A
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[ October 27, 2003, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: WetWork999 ]

 

[dusty bottoms]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by carverb:
<strong>Hey SurfDoc -
My knee (particularly front) has been hurting lately, is there any way to strengthen the inner-workings of it so I dont snap a ligament? Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">get a bike

 

[carverb]

Yeah, I have found that to work best too. Thanks everyone.