Searing Pain with Knee Flexion

RE: Searing Pain with Knee Flexion

Swimspire — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:07:38 GMT

As orca mentioned, you should always approach anything new - whether it is new equipment, or a new type of workout - with caution. Our approach at Swimspire is to avoid using additional swimming equipment unless we are absolutely sure that a) the equipment could be useful to the swimmer; and b) that the swimmer has the appropriate strength and ability to use the equipment. Catchy ads will lure you in with the prospect of enhanced performance, but often new flippers, paddles, pull buoys or kickboards end up being used more as a crutch than a tool for strengthening your endurance or efficiency - and can even result in injury, as in your case. For now, you should modify your workouts to avoid any movement in swimming that gives you pain, in addition to the ice and ibuprofen as necessary, and see what the MRI reveals. All the very best of luck.

RE: Searing Pain with Knee Flexion

Former Member — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:55:05 GMT

Do you wear a knee brace in your normal life?

RE: Searing Pain with Knee Flexion

orca1946 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:29:55 GMT

Had you used these fins before? Watch out when adding new equipment to sets. The added resistance can do more harm than good. Get it cleared before using them again.

RE: Searing Pain with Knee Flexion

Sojerz — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:01:42 GMT

I think it might be worth mentioning to your ortho whether the pain occurred suddenly during the kick set or developed afterwards. MRI should tell the story. Good luck with it.