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Re: Running after knee surgery

karenann8 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:55:09 GMT

Hi Cliff, Unfortunately I have not yet returned to running. I am still in physical therapy and I am working toward running sometime in January. Right now my knee is still too weak to run, but I am using a stationery bike, walking on the treadmill and doing a lot of strengthening exercises. I do ice my knee a few times a day, too. My surgery included a lateral release and scoping out my knee. I am now almost at full range of motion, but it is still quite painful. I, like you, cannot wait to get back to running. It is like a slow torture not to get outside and do a few miles. But I know the wait will be worth it when I am finally out and running. Working with my physical therapist three times a week has really helped my recovery. Good luck to you and keep in touch, I'd love to hear how you're doing. I hope this has helped.

Re: Running after knee surgery

karenann8 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:03:04 GMT

Thanks for the great suggestions. I am following my dr and pt's instructions very carefully. I just can't wait to get back to running. Thanks, again, for all your help. It has been greatly appreciated!

Running after knee surgery

karenann8 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:11:14 GMT

I had arthroscopic knee surgery five weeks ago and am still in pt. I was wondering if anyone knows how to begin to ease back into running. I was running five miles a day, five days a week before surgery. I am still working on range of motion and reducing some swelling, but I would like to begin to run again soon. Any suggestions on how to ease back into running? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.