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[RC] Rider knee pain - Kristi SchaafHi all- After 10 years of riding with no knee trouble whatsoever, a few months ago I felt a stabbing pain in my knee when I dismounted. Long story short, the pain progressed to bothering me when I posted on horseback, etc. I went home from a trip to the orthopedist with the diagnosis of "chondromalacia patella" (also known as a bunch of other things like patellafemoral syndrome, runner's knee, etc) and a neoprene brace. The syndrome is generally not treatable, other than quad exercises, ice, pain relivers, and of course, avoiding any activity that aggravates the pain (ie horseback riding). I told the ortho that I'd rather amputate my leg than not ride, which he didn't find very funny. Anyway, from the research I've done on my own, it sounds like it's possible that the pain may just 'go away' if my knee suffers no further damage, but that aggravating the problem can only lead to more wear and tear. So, for anyone who has dealt with this and kept riding, I'd love to hear how you've done it. What braces worked (or didn't)? The tight neoprene sleeve brace the ortho gave me does seem to add support and soften the discomfort while riding, but I can't even imagine how I'll be able to stand the thing when it gets hot out and I get sweaty under that neoprene. Suggestions gratefully accepted!!! (and Roxi, if you're reading this, we need to get together so you can show me how you tape your knees!). Kristi iluvdez at yahoo dot com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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