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[climbmda]

Hi everyone-

I just registered and joined, although I have lurked for a while.

I just got back into riding last year, after several years off. I travel for work, and it limits my riding time. I am trying to make a point to get out more often and am looking to improve my riding skills.

So far this season I have been taking it easy in the process of rehabbing a torn meniscus, so most of my riding has been low impact. I did do about 20 miles at the river bottoms last night, and the knee feels great. Hopefully this means I can start getting more serious. Lots of climbing and/or big obstacles still results in some knee pain, though.

Are the skills sessions still going on? Like I said, my techniques could use some work.

Hopefully I will see some of you around.

[Burke]

Welcome to the forums!


Thanks for joining up. We need more individuals like yourself to stop lurking and join the fold.

Scott

[manual63]

Are the skills sessions still going on? Like I said, my techniques could use some work.

Hopefully I will see some of you around.

I have been trying to do them, but the rain has been fierce this year. I have one planned for Tomorrow at 6:00 at Leb. If you can make it....great....if not, I will probably have more plus somewhere here are some MORC sponsored lessons...I forget where.

Welcome and hope you enjoy being a part of MORC.

[bigwheel]

in the process of rehabbing a torn meniscus

Michael, Welcome to MORC, and thanks for joining. The membership fee goes to a very good cause. It also helps to have a large membership, when dealing with the city council to get permission for new projects. When they see 600+ registered voters as members, it helps get their attention.

I didn't know you can rehab a torn meniscus. My understanding is that it doesn't heal on its own, and that they had no way of sewing it back together. I had minor knee surgery about 2 years ago for torn meniscus and other degenerative problems. For me, they went in and cleaned up the torn areas by removing tissue around the damaged areas. It's better than it was, but still not good. I have had to cut way back on physical stuff, giving up running and other knee pounding activity. Biking is one of the few things that I can still do. I'm hopeful that they will continue to get better at joint repair.

Anyway, I look forward to seeing you on the trails.

Bob S.

[climbmda]

I didn't know you can rehab a torn meniscus. My understanding is that it doesn't heal on its own, and that they had no way of sewing it back together.
Bob S.

It was a very minor tear, and the orthopedist thought that it was better to try to work with physical therapy after a significant rest period, rather than going in and removing the torn section. I have been slowly increasing intensity and rebuilding strength. I still may need surgery after a while, but apparently minor tears can heal to some extent, and it is better than removing part of the meniscus.

I also strained the MCL in the fall. :mad: I am limiting running to 1 day a week to reduce impact. This will also push me into more riding, since it is a much better alternative to running to prevent further problems.

[syntaxjunkie]

I am limiting running to 1 day a week to reduce impact. This will also push me into more riding, since it is a much better alternative to running to prevent further problems.
That's still one too many. I only run if I'm being chased. Biking is much better.

[bigwheel]

That's still one too many. I only run if I'm being chased. Biking is much better.

I agree.

Prior to my knees going bad, I was a fairly avid runner, doing marathons and lots of 10k's. My knees would hurt, but then feel okay after the first few miles. Looking back, it probably wasn't very smart, expecially for a clydesdale. Now, I can't even run 1 block without fear of limping for the next two weeks.

Save your knees. Give up running.

[Trevize1138]

Yeah, I gave up running after my HS cross country and track careers because my mom has had knee problems all her life and I didn't want to risk it. That, and I was guaranteed a major muscle injury once a season!

Stick with biking and if you absolutely have to put feet to pavement, consider a brisque but long walk. Walking is actually pretty good LSD (long, slow distance).

[Tex]

Stick with biking and if you absolutely have to put feet to pavement, consider a brisque but long walk. Walking is actually pretty good LSD (long, slow distance).

What about swimming? I've heard that swimming is another great non impact alternative to running for people with knee injuries.

[ppgc]

What about swimming? I've heard that swimming is another great non impact alternative to running for people with knee injuries.

They say rollerblading too. I have never had my knees hurt when I have been on blades.

-pete

[Thewavebb]

My ankles are so shot now after a couple bad sprains from trail running. I love biking, I can go over and through sketchy terrain without fear of having to crawl to the nearest phone.

[TML]

Welcome Michael!

You just did 20 miles at the river bottoms. Sounds like you're already on a good path to recovery/getting back into it.

Glad to have you aboard. Hope to see you at one of the group rides or even a trail work session.

Happy ridin'
--Troy

[mara]

Hope to see you at one of the group rides or even a trail work session. Happy ridin' --Troy

Or especially a trail work session. Unless you pick one of the boulder - moving sessions at Theo, trailwork is pretty knee friendly. { Not to mention a lot of fun that often involves hitting stuff! :D }

[climbmda]

I am game for trail work. Definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty. Given the skeets at River Bottoms the other night, they must be fun when you are not riding, huh? :cryin: :cryin:


I travel for work most weeks, so weeknights can be tough. I'll definitely chip in if I am in town, though.

Look forward to meeting some of you on the trail.