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[RC] How to deal with an LCL strain? - Kristi SchaafI've recently started having trouble with my left
knee's LCL (lateral collateral ligament) on long
rides. In doesn't hurt/get aggravated during any other
activity except riding. At anywhere from mile 10 to
20, especially while posting a lot, my left knee feels
like it's going to give out and starts to really ache.
Has anyone else here dealt with this, and did you find
a solution? I bought a Professional's Choice knee
brace to see if that will absorb some of the strain
(though I hate to add bulk to that leg), and I'm going
to experiment with shortening my stirrup length,
though I hate to do so because the length they're at
feels 'perfect'. I have a Specialized saddle and have
the stirrups in the farthest back position and feel
very balanced and posting is effortless (well, until
my knee starts giving out) Any ideas? My first 50 is
in less than two weeks and if my knee becomes the weak
link that prevents me from finishing, I'll be soooooo
ticked! : - (
Kristi
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