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Knees on the mend...๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Well, after two and a half weeks of rest and lots of rolling, stretching and sitting on a tennis ball(!), I ventured out for a short 'test run' this afternoon. Just 3.5k and keeping to a comfortable pace. Glad to report, my knees felt so much better and I really enjoyed being back out there again. Speaking to a friend at work (who ran in the Brighton Marathon last week - what a star!), I do think that maybe it is IT band/glute related. I have a physio session booked for Wednesday, when I'm sure the lovely lady who has helped me in the past, will offer me greater insight in to what I have done and what I need to do, to avoid being on the injury couch again! Happy running this weekend everyone.๐Ÿ™‚

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Dexy5Graduate10

Good luck on Wednesday Sandra. You know Iโ€™m learning about bits of the anatomy that Iโ€™d never heard of before running. Are you doing clamshells for glutes too? Do let us know how you get on. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

No, but I probably should, shouldn't I? Thanks for that!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

So glad you can see a light at the end of the tunnel Sandra. Hope all goes well on Wednesday! ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thank you.๐Ÿ™‚

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OldflossAdministrator

Phew... so glad you are out there again and feeling it is all easier, knee wise!

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

First tentative steps from the couch...fingers crossed!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

That bodes well Sandra, fingers crossed. I think weโ€™ve shared notes before on our IT bands.

I found a great article on trigger points around the knee for ITB and will search it out for you but Iโ€™m sure your lady will sort it, fingers crossed.

Love the image! xxx

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Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess

Did you find the article at all? Iโ€™ve got ITB problems and would be interested to read it!

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to Lizzog

No I can't find it but I'll keep looking! If it's any help, the point is on the outside of the knee about 10cms from the knee cap and in a bit. Sorry if that's absolutely no use at all but if you play around on a roller or ball you'll soon find it ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess

Right thanks will give it a try!

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to Lizzog

Found it! This is a really good site for us runners!

painscience.com/articles/sp...

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Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess

That's great thanks!!!

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Lizzog in reply to Irishprincess

Went to see physio today.

She said itโ€™s an overworked hamstring. Suggested I do very short run-walk-run tomorrow and see how I go.

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply to Lizzog

At least you've got a diagnosis now.

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damienairAdministrator

Best wishes for Wednesday. Let us know how you get on. Iโ€™ve been resting my left knee since Tuesday.

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to damienair

Thanks. Yep, will share my 'knee notes'!

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tony_aGraduate10

Good luck for Wednesday. Iโ€™m sure theyโ€™ll help you out.

For maximum discomfort you can upgrade from a tennis ball to a hockey ball - my current recommended tool of torture ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10 in reply to tony_a

Ouch!

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tony_aGraduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Very ouch ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Pete1w in reply to tony_a

As I'm currently in the same boat as sandraj39 I'm following this thread closely. I'm intrigued to know what the tennis/hockey ball scenario entails?????

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tony_aGraduate10 in reply to Pete1w

Iโ€™ve been told to sit on it to massage the piriformis muscle. One of many exercises and stretches Iโ€™ve been given to try and fix my knee issues (pain in knee above about 8k).

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Pete1w in reply to tony_a

I might have to try that. I get pain at around 4 K. It's driving me nuts. Hope you recover soon.

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tony_aGraduate10 in reply to Pete1w

Hope you get yours sorted too.

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Love the poster! I hope your physio can find you a quick cure. Glad the test run was a success.

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate

Short but sweet!

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JonathanPGraduate10

Hope the physio builds on your improvement ๐Ÿ˜€

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skysue16Graduate10

Glad to hear that you have been out for a run, best wishes for continued improvement ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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Razouski

Glad to hear they are feeling better. I hope your physio session goes well.

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