The airdyne is a great option in your case. Upper body work is always allowed and actually something you can focus on.
Ski(-touring) should be possible by December
If iceclimbing will be, you should decide after some moths after the second surgery.
All the best for the two surgeries!
Thomas Summer, MD
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ModeratorThomas Summer, MD on February 14, 2024 at 1:26 am · in reply to: Dual Knee Replacement Advice #84810ModeratorThomas Summer, MD on February 1, 2024 at 8:35 am · in reply to: Valley Fever (Fungal lung infection) return to exercise #84636
Hi Kat,
sorry to read that you have to deal with this illness.
I have to admit that I do not have experience with this disease. But from what I read, the symptoms of fatigue are the last to resolve. And it’s important to stay active to avoid too much deconditioning. Red flags you should be aware of are especially respiratory symptoms coming back. And any of the other symptoms you had. Other then that I would recommend going by feel and progress slowly. Listen to yourself how you feel after activity and monitor your response after workouts. Do you feel better, worse or the same afterwards…I hope that helps at least a little!?
And maybe there is someone here on the forum who has experience?!Have a good and quick recovery!
ThomasModeratorThomas Summer, MD on September 3, 2023 at 3:12 am · in reply to: Knee surgery, will rowing help even a bit? #80718Hi Dominic!
Depending on how much muscle mass you are activating you’ll get a cardiovascular adaptation. If you use one leg and both arms that’s enough to get a general cardiovasc. adaptation – training effect. You can also train local endurance in the non affected leg. And also strength with the “good” leg. That will even have a crossover effect on the injured leg. Isometric excersices with the injured leg should be fine too. If you can savely train with the skateboard under the affected leg, I’m sure you’ll get a training response. BUT DON’T RISK THE SURGERY OUTCOME!!! So talk to your surgeon first. And try to find and work with a good physio, who knows what you want to get ready for.
I hope that helps?
If you have any other questions about the injury and training/recovering from it, I’m happy to help (if you would like to give me some more informations).Have a good recovery!
Gute Besserung!
ThomasModeratorHi Thomas!
Did the running analysis bring any insight?
The only way you will get back to running is by running;-) I would recommend running until you feel a slight pain and then stop. Do that time for 2-3 runs then increase the time. Try to find ways to get the tension to another spot while running. Taping round the leg above the insertion at the knee can be helpful. Put an additional half of an insole inside the shoe to elevate the outer part of the foot. Try different surfaces. Uphill or downhill. Change the shoes!
What’s also important is to strengthen the glutes.
A little pain after running is ok, as long as it’s gone the next day.If the MRI really didn’t show any other pathology then it’s time to get active now.
Take care, take it easy and don’t force it.
But also push a bit;-)Hope this helps?!
Lg!
ThomasBy the way: core strength is the base of everything;-)
ModeratorThomas Summer, MD on March 29, 2023 at 7:20 am · in reply to: Recovery; ACL, Torn Meniscus, Cartilage Replacement #76706Hi!
It depends on what the surgical procedures were. What kind of cartilage replacement? How was the meniscus treated?
At this stage you still have to be careful. Of course you can do every training that’s not involving the knee. If you are cleared for cycling I would gently increase that aus cardio.
Most important: follow your surgeons advise!Hope that helps a little!?
Gute Besserung!
ThomasModeratorHi Sophie!
Great that you are cleared to train again:-)
What about using something you wear only around your waist?
What do your docs say about possibility of removing the port?Lg!
ThomasModeratorMost functional, if talking about mountain sports (except skiing) are single leg exercises. So I would recommend doing Box step ups and downs. Try how much weight you really need. Also play with the hight of the box. If you want to go truly max strength with squats, build your core first (sorry?). A strong core is the base of almost every movement. Don’t do any kind of strength training that causes back pain!
Maybe consider blood flow restriction training…ModeratorThomas Summer, MD on February 23, 2023 at 4:53 am · in reply to: Dual Knee Replacement Advice #75874Hi Mike!
All of the activities you mention, should be possible after total knee replacement.
If the X-ray look bad. If your orthopedics recommend surgery. And, most important, if you are restricted too much in what you like to do, I wouldn’t wait too long. The longer you wait the more deconditioned you’ll be. ROM will decrease. Recovery will be quicker and better, if you are still in relatively good shape.
Just some things to consider. As I don’t have much insight your case you should mainly follow your doctors recommendations. But I’ll be happy to answer any further questions.Lg!
ThomasModeratorI’m still not sure if you are doing it correctly. So step by step:
Put your left leg on the box
Right leg is on the ground
Press up with your left leg until your left leg is straight
Go down the same way you went up
Left leg is on the box
Right leg is on the ground.This is one rep.
Repeat 10x
This is one set for the left legDo the same with the right leg.
This is one set for the right leg.Sorry if you already did it like that and I sound like a teacher 😉
ModeratorHi Brian!
Where are you from?
I would also suggest an injection as the next step.
If that doesn’t help, ask your doc about the antiinflammatory radiotherpy?! Maybe he sees that as an option.Lg!
ThomasModerator„Also, I have tried two different techniques 1) both legs on the box, both legs on the floor, repeat starting with the opposite leg and 2) always keeping one leg on the box, alternating legs. The second is a little quicker and feels like the same work.is there a preferred method?“
I have no idea what that means?! But take a look at this video:
And of courses this instructions:
And use a box that’s not too high (the one in the video is higher than most athletes can handle for an ME workout)Hope this helps!?
ModeratorHave you tried cortisone injections or antiphlogistic radiation?
ModeratorIf you get it fused because of arthritis it probably means that you are having quite some pain!? The pain should go away after surgery. But the mobility will be restricted. After surgery you should always follow the advice of your surgeon.
And then you should look for good orthotics and the right shoes to compensate for the loss of mobility.Have a good and quick recovery! I would be happy to help you figuring out the best way for you to keep doing the things you like!
lg!
ThomasModeratorThomas Summer, MD on February 11, 2023 at 10:53 am · in reply to: non functional overreaching recovery #75596How is your nutrition? Maybe not enough carbs?
lg!
ThomasModeratorThomas Summer, MD on February 7, 2023 at 9:37 am · in reply to: non functional overreaching recovery #75454Did HR drop?
Try if you feel better with strength training for your upper body. If you feel ok you can go intense, but keep it short (total duration less than 30min) and allow enough rest afterwards.
Some more questions you can ask yourself:
Fueling during the last weeks?
Overall stress? Physical but also mental.
Weather, training conditions? Much colder?If you would want more guidance regarding your training, I would recommend a phone consultation with one of our coaches.
Best regards!
Thomas