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Q: Sprinter Returning after meniscus tear of the right knee

asked by: Meg01 on October 29th, 2007

New User

Hello,
Well last year I was at top of my game, working on heading towards the Nationals Sprints, trainer even thought I could be olympic pontential...then injury got it's ugly head in there.

I was diagnosed with a meniscus tear of the right knee. Now that has actually healed quickly after the surgery but have also badly sprained the left knee.

What I need right now is a good program to help me get back into sprinting. I believe the left knee will hold, but I will wear protective bandages just in case.

I am currently 180lbs...and am not happy with it at all. Last year I was 150lbs, which is a reasonable weight for a sprinter.

So yeah, I pretty much require a low impact exercise that will help my running. Next year's school try outs are in Feb/March, so that's my aim.

Anyone have any experience with this before? What do I do?

Meg

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yogahoneybunny

replied on October 29th, 2007

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Yoga once daily will help lengthen and strengthen your entire body. Plus, it will help with increasing your lung capacity which is great for sprinting, I imagine. Plus, it's great on the joints.

Have you ever tried hatha yoga?

Meg01

replied on October 29th, 2007

New User

No I havn't tried yoga before, never even really thought about it. Thanks, I will definatly look into it.
Meg

yogahoneybunny

replied on October 31st, 2007

Supporter

There's a great site that offers free daily yoga called Yoga Today. I love it! Try it out and let me know what you think.

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