Restrengthen Knee

[americanwit]

Hi all, after a slight lapse in my regimen only a couple months away from running almost everyday (treadmill, ultimate frisbee), I got back into running on my treadmill, only this time instead of trying to run as fast as I can, I decided to take it nice and slow and see how long I can run. After a few days, 10min miles, only three miles, my knee (left) has been aching and I can't think why.

I have no insurance and can't go to a doctor, can anyone reccomend exercises to strengthen my knee? Thanks.

 

[fufu]

Could be a number of things...the quality of your shoes, overuse, the manner in which you run. It may not be a strengthening problem. I'd think about those things. I can't help you much farther than that. Maybe choose a different softer running surface if possible.

 

[hardknock]

Go to this site and read how to strengthen the kneee http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1127149 I like doing patterson stepups i think thats its name? Hope you knee's feels better soon i know what your going through.