[TerryLui]

Hey Pete and all,
I’m experiencing pain in the “centre” of my R knee under the following conditions:
-High step move when rock climbing (foot at hip height, stepping up on leg)
-Heavy backpack load (~60lb), esp uphill on boulder fields
I assume it’s the meniscus…?

Any treatment suggestions?
Thanks!

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[Pete Dickinson MS,PT]

Pete Dickinson MS,PT on August 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm #26787

Terry,
Might not be meniscus as surface issues can give similar symptoms. Irregardless, you can train your musculoskeletal system to better support the knee in those positions. On a tall bench, practice a step up/down without pushing off on your ‘down’ leg. Load as tolerated. I like to cock my foot up and just touch my heel down, then power back up. Pause briefly at the point of maximum flexion. For joint relief, cycling is a great activity to clear inflammation and ‘polish’ the chondral surfaces.
Cheers,
Pete

[TerryLui]

TerryLui on August 16, 2019 at 11:07 am #26846

Great thank you Pete!