Post by: Zanatos1914 on August 17, 2007, 01:25:31 AM
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Post by: shipper50 on August 17, 2007, 10:10:12 AM
I never had any trouble with my knees in the past and had one night at this new house I bowl in with slight sticking on picking up 10 pins. That night my knee swelled up and had to miss my next league.
Things were ok and then right before I left for the Nationals it acted up again and I went and bowled with it hurting and swollen. Went to a bone and joint specialist and found out both knees have to be replaced in the future and the left knee as soon as I can get it scheduled.
X-rays showed both knees were worn and have arthritis in both and I was healthy and didn't have much trouble till just recently.
Oh and I slide some....
Shipper
Post by: dpunky on August 17, 2007, 10:19:29 AM
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Post by: Zanatos1914 on August 17, 2007, 12:45:33 PM
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Post by: Gunny on August 17, 2007, 02:10:14 PM
this is the one the doctor recommended for me...
http://cgi.ebay.com/McDavid-Multi-action-knee-strap-size-small-medium_W0QQitemZ190078073571QQihZ009QQcategoryZ67657QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on August 17, 2007, 02:20:32 PM
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But man does it sweat
Not only that but it creates the most foul odor of all time.
Unfortunately, I have to wear these also. Gotta get the leg strength up...
Post by: Zanatos1914 on August 17, 2007, 02:56:45 PM
Does the brace affect your technique
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on August 17, 2007, 03:20:52 PM
I've been told by a few people that I just need to work out my legs to help the knees out. In absence of a better solution, that's what I am going with...
Edited on 8/17/2007 3:22 PM
Post by: I_Bowl4Money on August 17, 2007, 04:05:39 PM
Where is the pain on your knee?? Is it above or below the knee cap? You could be seeing the effects of Patellar Tendonitis. Commonly known as Jumper's Knee, this can happen to bowlers when they are bowling on synthetics and/or hyper-extend their knee at the line by putting their heel down to help them stop.
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Post by: Gunny on August 17, 2007, 04:14:50 PM
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Zanatos,
Where is the pain on your knee?? Is it above or below the knee cap? You could be seeing the effects of Patellar Tendonitis. Commonly known as Jumper's Knee, this can happen to bowlers when they are bowling on synthetics and/or hyper-extend their knee at the line by putting their heel down to help them stop.
i agree. i was told that also. i think the pain just comes with age, weight, how much abuse and whatnot. i've had steroid shots to try and help but it only helped a few months and than the pain is back. not as much though. my personal feelings on it is, that i think for me its my weight. im about 60lbs heavier than i was 6 years ago.
Post by: Big_Daddy_357 on August 17, 2007, 04:46:48 PM
Now I'm experiencing pain in my right knee (had surgery on left) for compensating. Probably go have that checked as well. Luckily no inflammation, just the typical osteoarthritic condition
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Post by: Big_Daddy_357 on August 17, 2007, 08:55:11 PM
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When you get to the line are your toes pointing down the lane or towards your bowling hand ? If your twisting your foot you are going to have pain in the knee. Try to insure that your toes point straight down the lane upon completion of your slide. Either slow foot work or start further from the line. That is my problem and when I keep my toes straight I don't have the pain.
EXACTLY!!!! Very well stated and good point!!!! turned foot can lead to meniscus problems and pain. Pressure on the inner part of the knee as well.
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Post by: Zanatos1914 on August 20, 2007, 08:02:28 AM
I think it could be a serveral things and I believe the major problem is the twist @ the lane and I know my toes aren't straight.. The pain is on the top of my knee..
Practice this pass weekend and slowed my feet down allot and that seem to help also... Just strange that I only feel it bowling and not in any other sports...