I'm currently a college student, who works 2+ jobs and misses swimming. In Spring 2007, I fractured my tibia and lateral meniscus while skiing. I really want to get back into the pool, but I have limited time and access. Can anyone suggest any workouts (in and out of the water) that I could fit into a busy schedule, rehabilitate my knee, tone, and lose weight? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I had meniscus/cartiledge surgery last summer on my knee, and was in the pool a lot. I found that pool time alone wasn't ideal reahab for my knee - most kicking doesnt develop the specific muscles you need to restabilize after surgery.
I don't know where you are at in recovery, but early on, I recommend doing some water jogging with a float belt, just to get your muscles used to moving quickly again.
I also recommend single and double leg squats to strengthen the lateral quad muscles - whenever my meniscus starts giving me trouble, I do my excercises more regularly, and stretch my legs and hips, and it feels better.
Have you talked to a physical therapist about a rehab plan? It's probably worth the money for a visit or two, to get you started.
I found flutter kick hurt my knee the least when the surgery was fresh.
Hope that helps!
Chris
I had meniscus/cartiledge surgery last summer on my knee, and was in the pool a lot. I found that pool time alone wasn't ideal reahab for my knee - most kicking doesnt develop the specific muscles you need to restabilize after surgery.
I don't know where you are at in recovery, but early on, I recommend doing some water jogging with a float belt, just to get your muscles used to moving quickly again.
I also recommend single and double leg squats to strengthen the lateral quad muscles - whenever my meniscus starts giving me trouble, I do my excercises more regularly, and stretch my legs and hips, and it feels better.
Have you talked to a physical therapist about a rehab plan? It's probably worth the money for a visit or two, to get you started.
I found flutter kick hurt my knee the least when the surgery was fresh.
Hope that helps!
Chris
