Date: 07.10.2019
From: Bente
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Subject: Knee support
Hi, I have osteoarthritis in medial aspect of left knee and looking for advice for best knee support to use for stability of knee. Or any other advice really, with regards to which types of exercise work for people with same problem, what to avoid etc. Thanks in advance
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Date: 08.10.2019
From: Lois
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Hi Bente, not really good on knees. My husband has an arthritic knee. He has tried lots of different knee supports but has never thought much of any of them. He prefers a hot water bottle when the pain is bad. Lucky for him he can rest up as retired. Have a word with your pharmacist they are usually good with this sort of stuff and they have all the new supports on offer. You have to learn what makes it worse as it is different for everyone. I hope someone sees your post and will have better advice for you Take care
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Date: 08.10.2019
From: Bente Hollick
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Thank you for your reply Lois. I'm only 50 and not quite ready to hang up my boots yet, so trying to do what I can without making it worse :) As you say, probably not one solution that fits all x
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Date: 09.10.2019
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Bente , I would get some physio , you can build up the building up muscles around the knee will help support the knee , they can recommend a knee support or a OT can get you one , I need both replaced but its hard to advise with out seeing it + we are not professional
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Date: 09.10.2019
From: lucy
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Physio. sounds a good idea and they will show you what excerises to do and you can probably get you a support from them or they will advise you what to use. Have they ever offered you an injection for your knee? I've had quite a few for RA and they do help. I think swimming is good as the water takes the weight of our joints. If you are overweight it could help to lose a bit weight. I have bother with my ankles and feel if I was a bit lighter they would maybe feel better. x
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Date: 10.10.2019
From: Lois
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Bumping up
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Date: 14.11.2019
From: Bente Hollick
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Thanks for all comments:)
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Date: 18.11.2019
From: Lois
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Subject: Re: Knee support
Bumping up
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