Damaged knees (humans that is)

[Jill]

I have just had the full results back from all the medical investigations
into my knees. They are buggered! (technical term culled from the

surgeon).

Alison
do you have a more precise diagnosis
I had buggered knees for 10 years
2 operations showed not a lot
and achieved not a lot
But then my back went
and eventually they found I had an old injury which had dislodged a
vertebrae
[a sponylothesis]
and this they said explained the knees

I have since had a spinal fusion
and although I don't rid enow - lots of reasons - I could with not problem

have you seen a very good osteopath
or even better pay to have your back xrayed

Wehn my knees where bad my back was not but it would have shown up
It may be that some other problem is throwing the weight all wrong and your
knees are showing the symptoms

I know how painful it can be
best wishes
don't stop trying to find solutions

--
Jill Bowis

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Ideally I should instantly stop riding but as he says, one must live and
riding is important to me. So... I must now ride with my legs as straight

as

possible and not rise to the trot (apparently the movement is the worst
possible for my knees) and jumping is not recommended.
Actually I prefer sitting trot anyway but it was only when I first rode
again after getting the verdict that I realised how much one does rise.

And

it has just occurred to me: what am I supposed to do when cantering cross
country or fast when one would normally rise a little out of the saddle?
If money ever permits I may try and get a western saddle (assuming one can
be found that will fit Amelia).
Alison & Amelia

[Alexander :-)]

I have had various surgery over the years for bad knees as I used to play
rugby and ski.

I actually took horse riding up after being told I couldn't do any more
contact sport, run, ski etc etc

I fell off my horse in January and snapped my crutiate ligament in my right
knee and I have had more surgery.
I have had over 40 physio sessions and my doctors and physio have encouraged
me to ride again.
The arthritis in my right knee and wear in the joints is the equivalent of
someone double my age !!

Yet I have been told to be as active as I can and to get back into the
saddle.

So don't loose hope, I ride in a style and for a period of time that now
suits me and the knees let me know when they have had enough.

So hang in there !!!!!!!!

Alexander

[wsallen]

Alison BR wrote in message ...

I have just had the full results back from all the medical investigations
into my knees. They are buggered! (technical term culled from the surgeon).

If you've ever seen a large netball association at play over the years, as I
have, you soon learn that buggered
knees/ankles/feet/legs/backs/arms/fingers/etc/etc/etc are NO barrier to what
you want to do. Whether it *should* be or not is another matter :+).

Ideally I should instantly stop riding but as he says, one must live and
riding is important to me. So... I must now ride with my legs as straight

as

possible and not rise to the trot (apparently the movement is the worst
possible for my knees) and jumping is not recommended.

Sounds like a reasonable man! What about riding in proper knee braces or
strapping your knees?

Actually I prefer sitting trot anyway but it was only when I first rode
again after getting the verdict that I realised how much one does rise. And
it has just occurred to me: what am I supposed to do when cantering cross
country or fast when one would normally rise a little out of the saddle?
If money ever permits I may try and get a western saddle (assuming one can
be found that will fit Amelia).

As someone else said, what about a gaited horse? Also you could try an
Australian Stock Saddle. They are verrry nice :+). Get a good leather one or
Wintec does a synthetic one (they do a synthetic Western saddle to).

Good luck.
Heidi Aussie

[Alison BR]

I have just had the full results back from all the medical

investigations

into my knees. They are buggered!

Bum :-( Is there anything that can be done?

Apparently not really. What is wrong does not respond well to an operation
(which I would rather not have anyway) and is basically good old wear and
tear damage. I have loads of exercises to do and inserts for my shoes and
now take a large dose of glucosamine to try and ward off the worse of the
impending arthritis.

I couldn't possibly swop Amelia for a gaited horse! I couldn't part with her
for anything. We are simply learning a new style of riding... I will bear in
mind the treeless western, thanks for the tip.

Alison & Amelia

[Jill]

I have just had the full results back from all the medical

investigations

into my knees. They are buggered!

Bum :-( Is there anything that can be done?

Apparently not really. What is wrong does not respond well to an operation

what is wrong???

(which I would rather not have anyway) and is basically good old wear and
tear damage. I have loads of exercises to do and inserts for my shoes and
now take a large dose of glucosamine to try and ward off the worse of the
impending arthritis.
I couldn't possibly swop Amelia for a gaited horse! I couldn't part with her
for anything.

completely understand
when mine went I was sans equine fortunately [ the degree and moving got in
the way ]
the youngster went to someone who could do her justice and the old one
stayed at the place he had been for years as to move him would have been
totally selfish on my part althougn I missed him terribly and if he had been
fit we would have had wonderful fun around the New Forest for years and then
go on elsewhere
He lived and loved it - until his time came :~((
And I got grotty knees cos my back was stuffed and not riding all the time
meant I lost the muscles deep in my back that supported a movement in my
spine. Without that support the changes I had made and their effect on my
knees became apparent

The first to show was my knees !!!!!!!!!! - and the surgeons could find
nothing to explain the weakness
The spine took some more years to pop its evil head over hte parapet

Obviously you are riding a bit so there are not obvious parallels
It depends on what is wrong or they say what

Do not lose hope
From a completely medical background I am also aware - as others here are -
that there are some very effective compliementary therapies that can help to
alliviate and enable more nomal activites

lots of luck
--
Jill Bowis

http://www.poultryscotland.co.uk http://www.henhouses.co.uk
http://www.domesticducks.co.uk http://www.poultry-books.co.uk
http://www.kintaline.co.uk/cottage

We are simply learning a new style of riding... I will bear in

mind the treeless western, thanks for the tip.
Alison & Amelia