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06-04.-2004, 11:19 AM
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Knee Problems and Riding
I am hoping to start riding very soon, but have a question. What are
peoples experiences in riding for exercise with a bad knee. My bad knee has arthritis and nothing seems to help. I thought riding again might help, but wanted input from some of the other riders out there. |
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06-04.-2004, 01:33 PM
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Re: Knee Problems and Riding
> My bad knee has arthritis and nothing seems to help.
> I thought riding again might help, but wanted input > from some of the other riders out there. I've had arthritis for over twenty years, and sometimes my left knee is so painful that I can hardly come downstairs in the morning for my ride to work. On those occasions, I take the first kilometer *very* slowly, after which the pain is gone, and I can proceed normally. Movement is good for arthritis, but it needs to be low in effort. |
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06-04.-2004, 02:33 PM
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Re: Knee Problems and Riding
Tue, 06 Apr 2004 02:19:05 GMT,
<pn44709ubvuuarmgl6blptei8mrhk84ffl@4ax.com>, Michael D. Olson <nvkayaker@mindspring.com> wrote: >I am hoping to start riding very soon, but have a question. What are >peoples experiences in riding for exercise with a bad knee. My bad >knee has arthritis and nothing seems to help. I thought riding again >might help, but wanted input from some of the other riders out there. Try riding a stationary bike so you've more control over conditions. See how your knee reacts to pedalling. If there's no major complaints, get a bike. -- zk |
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06-04.-2004, 07:46 PM
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Re: Knee Problems and Riding
"Michael D. Olson" <nvkayaker@mindspring.com> wrote in message news  n44709ubvuuarmgl6blptei8mrhk84ffl@4ax.com...> I am hoping to start riding very soon, but have a question. What are > peoples experiences in riding for exercise with a bad knee. My bad > knee has arthritis and nothing seems to help. I thought riding again > might help, but wanted input from some of the other riders out there. I have arthritis in both knees, and cycling seems to help. They are certainly no worse, in my case. Medical opinion seems to favor non-weight bearing exercise. Here are some things that have worked for me (so far): 1. Make sure the bike is fit properly (i.e. get your knees positioned for the least strain) and if you use clipless pedals make sure they have float. Each foot may fit differently on the pedals. Using a trainer can help you make adjustments more easily and fine tune your position. 2. Stretch properly before riding (quads, hamstrings, calves, etc.) 3. Spin, spin, spin. 90+ RPM works well for me. 4. Take it easy the first few hundred miles. Ride mostly flats until your legs get some seasoning. Hope this helps. YMMV. Horatio |
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