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running after knee surgery
by Waynette, Oct 05, 2006 12:00AM
I had knee sugery 6 years ago...I had problems with my knee popping out of place,and had some floating cartilidge removed...I was told to never do any thing that was considered high impact...I am overweight, and running has always helped me drop weight fast...My knee doesn't hurt so is it ok to run?
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by star queen, Oct 07, 2006 12:00AM
NO, it is not okay to run. Running, even on soft surfaces is considered high impact. You can try doing some power walking instead. If done correctly, power walking can give you a better workout than running. It is a good aerobic exercise and will increase your fat loss. It is good for the heart and lungs and easy on the joints of the knees and ankles. There are lots of groups around, like the Mall Walkers, who will show you how to power walk correctly (it's free). Good luck
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