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erinmcfadden39 on June 6, 2022 at 11:50 am · in reply to: KNEE TENDON AND BURSA INJURY ??? #68058

Hi Thomas,

After the first couple of times I did the physio exercises I really felt it in my hamstrings but not the knee. But the hamstrings seem to be adapting to the load well as the pain/doms are much less a week and a bit in which is good.

Haha, not an UA coach unfortunately. Im sure if I had my strength/ME would have continued …I’m based in Scotland so I got a local coach. But I’m back to self coaching now and when I’m recovered will start the ME again, I’d progressed nicely with that and am a huge fan.

Thanks again for your insight and help. I have a new physio app Wednesday so maybe will get a clearer route forward then. Previously I saw the NHS physio which is an amazing but limited service here in Scotland, so I am trying to find a private practitioner that is right for me.

Cheers!

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erinmcfadden39 on June 5, 2022 at 10:55 am · in reply to: KNEE TENDON AND BURSA INJURY ??? #68008

Hi Thomas, thank you so much for the reply. I have rested it in regards to no running for 2 weeks… but I did continue to swim, walk and do the physio work. Depending on the physio/therapist I saw I had these three opinions so far:

– Chinese practitioner saying it’s overuse and knots stemming from the hips.

– Sports therapist – bursa inflamed and rubbing on tendon, also noted issue in hip drop on the same side as knee pain

– Physio – tendon frayed

The therapist gave me stretches inc. static then dynamic stretches for the hamstring, static squat.I was told to rest to 3 days, then try a run, but this definitely wasn’t enough rest.

Whereas the physio gave me loading exercises inc. nordic drops, single and normal dead lift, banded squats, single leg high bridges. They said it wasn’t realistic to give me other stretches as the legs were strong and needed these. I was told not to run for 2 weeks then can attempt a run/walk (which would be tomorrow but definitely don’t feel ready), but 4-6 wks realistic recovery.

I guess I’m confused as I get different exercises/stretches/opinions/volumes of running to follow. Luckily everyone said I can continue to do cardio (swim/bike/walk).

I’m a bit annoyed as I was religiously following the UA ME workouts and progressing onto the hill repeats, then I invested in a coach and they didn’t prescribe ME/strength so it’s my fault for not continuing ME/strength. My gut told me to keep it up so now I’ve learned me lesson!I can swim far quite easily, so I am hoping that will keep something of a base for me in the meantime.

Thanks again!

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erinmcfadden39 on December 27, 2021 at 3:14 pm · in reply to: Can I Keep Doing ME Gym Based Workouts…Long term goals. #61185

Thank you so much Scott, Andy and Jane for the extremely helpful and kind replies. I think I’ve asked just in time before I do overtrain and hurt myself!
I did wonder about the 20kg, glad I asked…! I’m definitely built quite “strong”, which definitely makes me self conscious at a start line although I think I finally found the benefits this season so that helped my own mindset. I’ll dial back the gym work for sure as it seems I’ve ticked that box for now.

I think I was understanding certain aspects of why you drop gym ME and move onto long hill reps, but this has really helped me see it all so much more clearly.
I will certainly look into the FUA training program, my one concern is being in Scotland maybe the timings don’t work so well for the online meets. but I’d be keen to have that WhatsApp chat Jane 🙂

Thanks again all! Seems like I need to embrace some recovery/chilled cross training for a couple weeks and come back to the build but maybe not increase the distances beyond what I’ve reached and let my body absorb it properly.

I’m so pleased to read these replies as it confirms a big reason I became interested in hill running here in Scotland – the scene is kind, helpful and it seems we all just want to embrace the outdoors.