post-surgery exercises to strengthen knees?

Question

I had a tear removed from my knee (a partial meniscectomy) and I want to get back to sports but I don't wanna be injured again.

Answer 1

the best is in a sitting position and lifting weights. This will strengthen the muscles that are in relative supprot of the knees. The stair exercise will give bach the knee stamina. (that is three steps up two sides for those who don't know)

Answer 2

squatting!!!!!

Squatting will strengthen the quads better than any other exercise.

Performing a "partial squat" (going down to about 60-degrees) will work best for the quads, but will do very little for the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back.

Performing a deep squat (the way a power lifter does then) and going past 90-degrees still is one of the best exercises to strengthen the quads, but is also one of the best exercises for strengthening the glutes and will also work your lower back and your hamstrings.

A recent study performed by an NFL strength coach concluded that deep squats (well below 90-degrees) is very theraputic for the knees and resulted in drastically fewer kneed injuries (some very common knee injuries were reduced by 90%).

Contrary to the old, misinformed doctors and trainers, squatting is not bad for your knees. In fact, it was been show that leg extensions (the exercise doctors used to recommend) are actually bad for your knees and can cause patella alighnment problems.

I highly recommend you find a trainer, preferably a powerlifter to show you how to squat PROPERLY. I see people do them incorrectly all the time. Incorrect form can cause knee problems.

take a look at this page. it give a pretty good description and has photo's and a video.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/glen23.htm


of course, you should be working with your doctor. only he can monitor your progress and tell you if there are complications/problems with you weight training.

Answer 3

i have had my knee done twice ( last time only 10 days ago) just take in easy at first and don't do running on hard surfaces eg concrete.sadly you will never be able to stop the wear and tear on your knees and they ain't for kneeling on according to my consultant!!! Build up the muscles that support your knee especially the one that goes over the top of your knee cap..also if you swim don't do the breast stroke kick cuz its bad for knees!! good luck

Answer 4

You didn't state how long ago you had surgery. Check with your doctor before you start exercising that knee. It's possible to do more damage to it if you start too soon.

Answer 5

DO NOT SQUAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See a Physical Therpist first.