Is in-line skating hard on the knees?

Question

My knees are bad from running on asphalt. Can i skate instead?

Answer 1

Inline skating is not going to damage your knees.

Probably, you suffer from tendonitis in your lower knee which running on hard surfaces can aggravate. Tendonitis in the lower knee is often called runner's knee and you can research the condition at many fitness sites or in books for a self diagnosis. Of course, if the pain or concern warrants you should seek professional guidance.

The best cure for runners knee is to strengthen the muscles and tendons in that area. Despite a regular running routine, the muscles and tendons around your knees may not be as developed as those muscles elsewhere in your legs. The imbalance enables you to have the endurance and strength to over-stress the weaker systems in your legs.

To correct the problem you should consider cutting your mileage in half so that if you run about 20 miles per week, cut back to 10 for a few weeks. During that time, focus on gently strengthening those muscles and tendons around the knee. Shallow knee bends are a good start -- from a standing upright position bend the knees about 30 degrees and return to an upright position. Doing about 50 - 100 each morning and night will start to strengthen the area without over-stress. After a few weeks, try doing one leg at a time and then try other exercises that strengthen your quadriceps -- just not deep knee bends where your knees are bent to 90 degrees or more.

Also, try icing the knees after work outs and don't be shy about taking advil or aspirin. Controlling the inflamation will control any additional microscopic damage that fuels the pain.

If it is runners knee then inline skating will probably also fuel a little pain as will many other seemingly mild exercises. Runners knee is a common problem that should not detract from your physical fitness routine. If it is, then see an orthodpedic sports specialist.

Answer 2

If the curler blades have the 'stopper' at the again then you'll be able to simply placed that down and allow friction take over but when no longer then i propose going again to the newbie hockey fundamentals and do the popular 'V' or the ice pusher. You seem just a little humorous however it is particularly powerful. Hope this is helping

Answer 3

I would think Inline skating would help you alot. Just make sure to wear protective gear you know Elbow and knee pads and a helmet! And have fun ! I always inline at the beach! they have agreat paved area there for that! Have fun !

Answer 4

Skating requires more strength from the meniscus. If your knees hurt skating would not be the answer.

Answer 5

no, only if you fall :)

I rollarblade instead of running due to bad knees, its very low impact on the knees

Answer 6

it is hard on the knees if fall

Answer 7

well ya, but wear knee pads incase you fall.

Answer 8

yes it not that hard i