alan_golfnut
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junec: FYI, both my knees are thoroughly worn out from years of hard sports. The ortho told me that I got osteo arthritis so bad that the doctor (from a government hospital notorious for understating problems) at age 27, my knees were so worn out that I'd prob be in a wheelchair if I kept going for another 2 years. Well, I did keep going for another 2 years of competitive rugby, and I'm still walking way past my 'expiry date', being active and all.
I just kept working to make my knees stronger, made sure that when I exercised, I take care of my knees, such as not locking out the knees or hyperextending your knees.
You need to know which part of your knee is hurting, or get a doctor to diagnose for you what is the problem. You should strengthen the knee to stabilise it from too much sideways movement, if it's a stability issue. If it's severe wear and tear and it really bothers you, try exercises with less impact, such as swimming, rowing, crosstrainer, etc.
Oh, knee guards, are debatable. Unless they're the top of the range ones with metal by the side (and costs like in excess of $100!), they're quite useless. I had them and wore them to keep me knees warm and also a psychological boost. Best thing to do is still to strengthen your kness stability with leg extensions and leg curls.
I just kept working to make my knees stronger, made sure that when I exercised, I take care of my knees, such as not locking out the knees or hyperextending your knees.
You need to know which part of your knee is hurting, or get a doctor to diagnose for you what is the problem. You should strengthen the knee to stabilise it from too much sideways movement, if it's a stability issue. If it's severe wear and tear and it really bothers you, try exercises with less impact, such as swimming, rowing, crosstrainer, etc.
Oh, knee guards, are debatable. Unless they're the top of the range ones with metal by the side (and costs like in excess of $100!), they're quite useless. I had them and wore them to keep me knees warm and also a psychological boost. Best thing to do is still to strengthen your kness stability with leg extensions and leg curls.