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There are excercises especially for the knee. If you had an injury perhaps a consultation with a doctor might help you as you could do more damage if you don't do the right excercises.
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What is the expected recovery period for torn knee cartilage?
It's around three months because the ligaments and the muscle tissue need time to rebuild and strengthen your knee.
Is there a muscle builder for knees?
Step aerobics is a practical way to strengthen the muscles around the knee joints.
When not to have a knee replacement?
Here are the criteria for when you should have a knee replacement 1) The pain in your knee is affecting your normal daily activities eg walking, stairs etc 2) Your knee pain is affecting your sleep - frequently keeps you awake or wakes you up 3) You have tried exercises to strengthen your knee for a reasonable period with no effect 4) You are in severe pain If your symptoms are not as severe as these, a Knee Joint Replacement is not needed.
Is Tom Brady out for the entire 2008 season?
Yes, Tom Brady will miss the entire 2008 season. Brady suffered a knee injury, which will require surgery, when he was hit in the knee by Kansas City Chiefs Safety Bernard Pollard in the second series of the game.
Where can one find more information about virtual knee surgery?
Information on virtual knee surgery can be found on the Edheads website. One can go through the entire process of a knee surgery. One can simulate being the surgeon as well.
Is there any exercises to building strength in the knee quickly?
Strengthen your knees by doing traditional squats, lunges and step-ups. Strengthening muscles surrounding your knees, such as your quads, will help strengthen and protect your knees. Strengthen your quads by stretching your legs in front of you while perched at the edge of a chair. Keep your knees straight as you tighten and relax your thigh muscles.
What is the action of hamstrings during heavy leg curls?
The action of bending the leg at the knee and pulling the foot backward is called knee flexion. Gym equipment allows users to pull up on a weighted lever behind the lower leg to strengthen the hamstrings.
Can john expect a quick uneventful recovery from torn knee cartilage?
I heard that he needs about 3 months to the ligaments and the muscle tissue rebuild and strengthen his knee. I think this is not a quick recovery if he really want to play football again in a short period. =)
An exercise to strengthen one muscle group in the knee area?
Squat with proper form is the best thing. Follow Rippetoe's training.It will make you strong as anything in world.I am proof of it.
Who is Tom Brady's surgeon?
Not as of 9/24/2008. Brady hurt two ligaments in his knee, the Medial Collateral Ligament and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The proscribes course of action is 1) Let the MCL heal naturally, a process that could take up to 6 weeks. 2) In some cases a pre-operational rehabilitation program is started to strengthen the knee prior to the ACL surgery. 3) Have the ACL replaced. 4) Rehabilitation. The entire process should take approximately 9 months to complete.
How do you think a football player can damage his or her knee?
It is very easy for a footballer to damage his/her knee, the constant impact on it whilst it is changing direction at speed, jumping and running will affect the cartilage and could end up wearing it away. There isn't really a way to prevent it either, just strengthen the muscles ligaments and tendons around it and your knee will be able to handle the mechanical stresses that come with playing this sport.
How are patients cared for following kneecap removal?
Pain medication may be prescribed for a few days. The patient will initially need to use a cane or crutches to walk. Physical therapy exercises to strengthen the knee
