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Old 01-04.-2008, 07:31 PM   #1
Peter
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Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
relevant:

The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.

The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
ride earlier in the morning.

My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
of any interest.

I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
by many years.

Peter
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Old 02-04.-2008, 06:07 AM   #2
Zebee Johnstone
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Default Re: left knee pain

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:31:25 +1000
Peter <p5m8@REMOVE.THIS.yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
> when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
> ride earlier in the morning.
>
> My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
> of any interest.


Among 'bent riders, that's seen as a sign that the seat to pedal
distance is wrong.

It's more important in bents than in uprights because you can't
compensate the way you can on an upright.

You might want to consider building up the short leg's cleat to
compensate for the leg length.

Zebee
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Old 02-04.-2008, 08:21 AM   #3
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Peter wrote:
> Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
> when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
> relevant:
>
> The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.
>
> The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
> when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
> ride earlier in the morning.
>
> My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
> of any interest.
>
> I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
> by many years.
>
> Peter


Tight ITB?
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Old 02-04.-2008, 10:20 AM   #4
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On Apr 2, 9:21 am, Bean Long <ben.l...@yourfinger.anu.edu.au> wrote:
> Peter wrote:
> > Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
> > when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
> > relevant:

>
> > The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.

>
> > The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
> > when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
> > ride earlier in the morning.

>
> > My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
> > of any interest.

>
> > I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
> > by many years.

>
> > Peter

>
> Tight ITB?


That's what my physio says - and my symptoms are similar to Peter's.
I'd recommend seeking professional advice, but inthe meantime, ITB
stretches might help.

Tony F
who should do his ITB stretches more regularly
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Old 02-04.-2008, 05:26 PM   #5
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Bean Long <ben.long@yourfinger.anu.edu.au> wrote:
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> Tight ITB?


Tight what?
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Old 02-04.-2008, 06:13 PM   #6
Rob.
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Peter wrote:

> Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
> when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
> relevant:
>
> The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.
>
> The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
> when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
> ride earlier in the morning.
>
> My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
> of any interest.
>
> I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
> by many years.
>
> Peter


Read these

http://www.australiancyclist.com.au....aspx?aeid=2825

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/c...ee_injuries.htm
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Old 03-04.-2008, 08:13 AM   #7
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Peter wrote:
> Bean Long <ben.long@yourfinger.anu.edu.au> wrote:
>> Tight ITB?

>
> Tight what?


IlioTibial Band

(http://www.itbs.info/)
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Old 03-04.-2008, 08:17 AM   #8
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Bean Long wrote:
> Peter wrote:
>> Bean Long <ben.long@yourfinger.anu.edu.au> wrote:
>>> Tight ITB?

>>
>> Tight what?

>
> IlioTibial Band
>
> (http://www.itbs.info/)


I thought it was Ignorant Tight Bastard.

Theo


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Old 03-04.-2008, 09:35 AM   #9
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Theo Bekkers wrote:
> Bean Long wrote:
>> Peter wrote:
>>> Bean Long <ben.long@yourfinger.anu.edu.au> wrote:
>>>> Tight ITB?
>>> Tight what?

>> IlioTibial Band
>>
>> (http://www.itbs.info/)

>
> I thought it was Ignorant Tight Bastard.


Yeah, so it's a tight ignorant tight bastard. Repetition just for effect
but it certainly hurts!
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Old 03-04.-2008, 06:13 PM   #10
Peter
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"Rob." <mesa@mine.com.> wrote:

> Read these
>
> http://www.australiancyclist.com.au....aspx?aeid=2825
>
> http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/c...ee_injuries.htm


Thanks Rob. Looks like there may be a few different paths to
investigate. I'll try to find a local physio who has a good knowledge of
cycling injuries.

Peter
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