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More Knee Help please
Author:Ian J
posts : 70 (Intermediate)Date : 01-10-13 15:50More Knee Help please
Hi,
I'm due out on 22nd and it's touch and go (mainly go) that I should be skiing after 2 recent knee operations.
Given that my stupidity will no doubt get the better of me, just wondered
a) has anyone else skiied with dodgy knees
b) if so, did you take any extra precautions such as knee braces
c) Can you recommend a decent brace / protection please.
d) What might my insurance situation be? - I need to take out a new policy and fearful!!!
(Snow White, I've bored you ...
I'm due out on 22nd and it's touch and go (mainly go) that I should be skiing after 2 recent knee operations.
Given that my stupidity will no doubt get the better of me, just wondered
a) has anyone else skiied with dodgy knees
b) if so, did you take any extra precautions such as knee braces
c) Can you recommend a decent brace / protection please.
d) What might my insurance situation be? - I need to take out a new policy and fearful!!!
(Snow White, I've bored you ...
Hi,
I'm due out on 22nd and it's touch and go (mainly go) that I should be skiing after 2 recent knee operations.
Given that my stupidity will no doubt get the better of me, just wondered
a) has anyone else skiied with dodgy knees
b) if so, did you take any extra precautions such as knee braces
c) Can you recommend a decent brace / protection please.
d) What might my insurance situation be? - I need to take out a new policy and fearful!!!
(Snow White, I've bored you enough on this so, with apologies, you are exempted from this!!)
Thanks all (he said nervously)
Jordy
I'm due out on 22nd and it's touch and go (mainly go) that I should be skiing after 2 recent knee operations.
Given that my stupidity will no doubt get the better of me, just wondered
a) has anyone else skiied with dodgy knees
b) if so, did you take any extra precautions such as knee braces
c) Can you recommend a decent brace / protection please.
d) What might my insurance situation be? - I need to take out a new policy and fearful!!!
(Snow White, I've bored you enough on this so, with apologies, you are exempted from this!!)
Thanks all (he said nervously)
Jordy
re: More Knee Help please
I had ACL surgery, im completely fine now (touch wood) still abit achy but no need for extra protection. As for insurance check on the document what you have to mention to them before you declare it, They charged me £80 for mine for a week and in the T&C's it said ACL surgery is ok and doesnt need to be declared!
The first time i went after my op i did take a knee brace but the best thing to do it just go faster... if you fall your skis will come off, when your going slow thats when ...
The first time i went after my op i did take a knee brace but the best thing to do it just go faster... if you fall your skis will come off, when your going slow thats when ...
I had ACL surgery, im completely fine now (touch wood) still abit achy but no need for extra protection. As for insurance check on the document what you have to mention to them before you declare it, They charged me £80 for mine for a week and in the T&C's it said ACL surgery is ok and doesnt need to be declared!
The first time i went after my op i did take a knee brace but the best thing to do it just go faster... if you fall your skis will come off, when your going slow thats when knees start twisting! :-/
The first time i went after my op i did take a knee brace but the best thing to do it just go faster... if you fall your skis will come off, when your going slow thats when knees start twisting! :-/
re: More Knee Help please
Not skied after ops but I do have a dodgy knee and ALWAYS ski with braces. I find the velcro/neoprene ones work well but then again I've not had ops. You can go with ones that have much more mechanical support. Take a look online at somewhere like http://www.physioroom.com/catalog/Skiing_Knee_Braces/3110.html and look at options that might be applicable for the type of injury you had.
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Not skied after ops but I do have a dodgy knee and ALWAYS ski with braces. I find the velcro/neoprene ones work well but then again I've not had ops. You can go with ones that have much more mechanical support. Take a look online at somewhere like http://www.physioroom.com/catalog/Skiing_Knee_Braces/3110.html and look at options that might be applicable for the type of injury you had.
I would also look at your fitness levels before you go. Plenty of exercise and weight loss will make a difference as (a) your leg muscles will be better developed and (b) your knees will be taking less strain.
I would also look at your fitness levels before you go. Plenty of exercise and weight loss will make a difference as (a) your leg muscles will be better developed and (b) your knees will be taking less strain.
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Thanks guysThe most recent one is very recent (!) and I'm fearful a fall on it will (a) hurt and b) do some more damage so will brace up as much as possible. I looked on physioroom last night so will return there again.
did lots of fitness to get the other knee in shape before xmas so not too bad cardio / leg muscle wise and now crash dieting!!
Great help Thanks
Jordy
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I severed my left ACL in 2011. Opted not to go the surgery route and settled with 10 months of physio.
I went to Borovets last year with a pretty serious knee brace which only just fit when wearing boots. The brace locked out to prevent hyper-extension and also locked to prevent maximum bend - allowing my knee to only move between certain predefined angles.
It was big and bulky, but essential to prevent another injury.
Here's an image of my old brace -
I severed my left ACL in 2011. Opted not to go the surgery route and settled with 10 months of physio.
I went to Borovets last year with a pretty serious knee brace which only just fit when wearing boots. The brace locked out to prevent hyper-extension and also locked to prevent maximum bend - allowing my knee to only move between certain predefined angles.
It was big and bulky, but essential to prevent another injury.
Here's an image of my old brace -
http://procare.bracesupports.com/79-94353.jpg
This season, I have opted to primarily use a Mueller HG80 Hinged brace. It doesn't lock out or anything, but the amount of support it provides is fantastic.
Image -
http://www.physioroom.com/images/products//full/37819_image.jpg
However, I'll still be carrying my full brace from last season just in case...
I went to Borovets last year with a pretty serious knee brace which only just fit when wearing boots. The brace locked out to prevent hyper-extension and also locked to prevent maximum bend - allowing my knee to only move between certain predefined angles.
It was big and bulky, but essential to prevent another injury.
Here's an image of my old brace -
I severed my left ACL in 2011. Opted not to go the surgery route and settled with 10 months of physio.
I went to Borovets last year with a pretty serious knee brace which only just fit when wearing boots. The brace locked out to prevent hyper-extension and also locked to prevent maximum bend - allowing my knee to only move between certain predefined angles.
It was big and bulky, but essential to prevent another injury.
Here's an image of my old brace -
http://procare.bracesupports.com/79-94353.jpg
This season, I have opted to primarily use a Mueller HG80 Hinged brace. It doesn't lock out or anything, but the amount of support it provides is fantastic.
Image -
http://www.physioroom.com/images/products//full/37819_image.jpg
However, I'll still be carrying my full brace from last season just in case...
re: More Knee Help please
Fantastic Garrick taI have a feeling the money saved going to bulgaria needs to be wisely invested in Orthotics!
My tut tutting surgeon has refused to advise a suitable one for my current state of disrepair so guess I best talk to physioroom directly!!
Cheers again
Jordy
re: More Knee Help please
Have used a Muellor advanced Knee brace for the last five years as I have arthritus in my knee due to previous cartiledge problems as well as arthritis in my hip. Never had any problems. Also because it is a wrap around you can easily remove it at the end of the day without removing boots etc if you have gone into the bar for some apres skidbut
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Following D, Buts advise I to have bought wrap around brace, weak knee from football injury.Skied with one last year and made all the difference to confidence !!!!
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Be ironic if i survive the red runs and then slip on those icy death trap steps down to Alex bar!re: More Knee Help please
Alan who frequents this site had a mega contraption last year. Amazing piece of engineering that locked his knee in place. No problem with "bend zee knees"!He's back in March as well...
