[pct-l] Knee Injuries

[Donna Saufley]

It took him six weeks to be in hiking shape.  Keep in mind though that he
was in his 40s at the time and is extremely fit.  YMMV.

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Keener [mailto:lists at oldmanwalking.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 7:14 PM
To: Donna Saufley
Cc: 'PCT MailingList'
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Knee Injuries

Thanks, Donna.

I have the same concern about the timing of the therapy. How long  
after surgery was it before Jeff was back to pretty full activity. I  
guess my real question is, "How long before I can hike?"

Jim Keener ( J J )
http://oldmanwalking.net

On Apr 1, 2008, at 8:10 PM, Donna Saufley wrote:

> Not my personal injury, but Jeff's -- sounds hauntingly similar.   
> His was
> torn meniscus.  He's had it in both knees (one knee twice), and had  
> to have
> arthroscopic surgery to trim the tear(s).  The good news is that after
> recovery from surgery, he is back to everything he did before:   
> hiking,
> trail running, and martial arts.
>
> Just a word of caution.  Putting physical therapy before a complete
> diagnosis doesn't sound wise to me as the therapist isn't completely  
> sure of
> what they're treating.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
> ]
> On Behalf Of Jim Keener
> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 6:53 PM
> To: PCT MailingList
> Subject: [pct-l] Knee Injuries
>
> Greetings,
>
> I'm looking for experience. Not theories or opinions, please.
>
> I fell and injured my left knee about three weeks ago. Got up and went
> for a hike. The pain from the injury diminished over four or five
> days. About a week ago, I started uphill on a hike and felt pain in
> the same knee. Fairly sharp. Continued hiking and felt the pain off
> and on throughout the hike. This concerned me a lot. I began a RICE
> regimen (Rest, Ibuprofen, Cold, Elevation). It relieved the pain. I
> continued this for a week, and went to see my doctor at the VA
> yesterday. She has requested an MRI and subsequent orthopedist visit
> for me. Not yet scheduled, though. After going to see the doctor, I
> carried a small bag of groceries and began to feel some moderate pain
> again. I am going to visit with a physical therapist tomorrow.
>
> My question: if you have had similar symptoms, what did you do, and
> what was the outcome.
>
> I want to hike. Soon.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Keener ( J J )
> http://oldmanwalking.net
>
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-l mailing list
> Pct-l at backcountry.net
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date:  
> 4/1/2008
> 5:38 AM
>
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG.
> Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date:  
> 4/1/2008
> 5:38 AM
>
>
>

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. 
Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008
5:38 AM
 

No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG. 
Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008
5:38 AM