Leg exercises [was: Running Tips]

March 18, 2004

More folks should know about these -- they are doing wonders for me now and

are about the only leg work I can do that doesn't aggravate my knee. They

are also flat-out the best leg exercise I've ever done and they get

everything in the hip and leg too.

You should work up to them over several months by using a chair or high

stool first and gradually lowering it. He says to use a pole, but I think

starting with a chair is better. Aim for good form. I would not start these

sooner than 1 year post-op and only if you are in good shape.

Cheers,

Jeff

rBHR Aug. 1, 2001

Mr. McMinn

>

> I'm also a year Post-op. What you may be expericencing is

>inflammation. I ran some at 6 months, but decided to wait a year

>for all the soft tissue to heal. I did not experience any

>difficulties, but went on a regiment of leg work to strengthen my

>hip flexors and surrounding muscles. I do abduction, adduction,

>horizontal leg press, calf raises and hamstring curls along with

>lower ab crunches(real good for the psoas muscle). I now feel more

>comfortable to start running again. I will use the track at the

>school near my home because its soft and provides alot of give.

>

>Good luck

>

>C+ 3/13/03 Dr.Mont

>

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