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They say wear this pot for a month and then repeat appointment. I have only had one visit to fracture clinic so far. It's early days . ThanksWhat does your doctor have to say?
I fractured my kneecap 5 years ago. It took 2 months before the different braces came off. I am very fit but lost a lot of muscle on that leg which took time to build back up. I would say that it would depend how fit you are in the first place and when you want to walk the Camino. I would think August/September would be the earliest. I bought a spinning bike and cycled every day as soon as I was able to bend the knee enough to push the pedals and this really helped big style! Good luck, hope you manage to do the Camino.Oh dear I've had a fall and have fractured my knee cap. My leg is in a full length pot. As there are lots of knowledgeable people on this website, how long does anyone think the rehab phase may be? I can weight bear but not allowed to bend my knee. I was hoping to walk the Camino Ingles this year .All suggestions welcome
Dear Taf and othersI fractured my kneecap 5 years ago. It took 2 months before the different braces came off. I am very fit but lost a lot of muscle on that leg which took time to build back up. I would say that it would depend how fit you are in the first place and when you want to walk the Camino. I would think August/September would be the earliest. I bought a spinning bike and cycled every day as soon as I was able to bend the knee enough to push the pedals and this really helped big style! Good luck, hope you manage to do the Camino.
Good luck Maggie, you won't really get an idea until you can start bending it but hopefully your recovery will go well. Think about the cycling - it was brilliant for getting the knee moving properly and rebuilding lost muscle. All the best.Virtually daily or did do. Now I'm restricted to walks with crutches in the unusual February sunshine which we have in the UK. I need to maintain some exercise I can see but will have to adapt things. I can lift my leg up which is good. Just keeping fingers and toes crossed and think September or October may have to be the earliest for Camino Ingles in short stages. Thanks for all your help
So sorry to hear this. I broke my ankle at the beginning of November last year and have been totally frustrated by the length of time it's taken to get back to normal. I'm still seeing the physio and he's yet to give me the all clear for hill walking. Go easy on it better to take your time getting it right rather than pushing it and causing more damage. Good luck.Oh dear I've had a fall and have fractured my knee cap. My leg is in a full length pot. As there are lots of knowledgeable people on this website, how long does anyone think the rehab phase may be? I can weight bear but not allowed to bend my knee. I was hoping to walk the Camino Ingles this year .All suggestions welcome
Dear TafGood luck Maggie, you won't really get an idea until you can start bending it but hopefully your recovery will go well. Think about the cycling - it was brilliant for getting the knee moving properly and rebuilding lost muscle. All the best.
The time taken for recovery is frustrating but maybe we will be better for it if all 's well that ends well. I hope you are back to hill walking soon in preparation for your Camino xSo sorry to hear this. I broke my ankle at the beginning of November last year and have been totally frustrated by the length of time it's taken to get back to normal. I'm still seeing the physio and he's yet to give me the all clear for hill walking. Go easy on it better to take your time getting it right rather than pushing it and causing more damage. Good luck.
Look into FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) for accelerated bone and soft-tissue healingOh dear I've had a fall and have fractured my knee cap. My leg is in a full length pot. As there are lots of knowledgeable people on this website, how long does anyone think the rehab phase may be? I can weight bear but not allowed to bend my knee. I was hoping to walk the Camino Ingles this year .All suggestions welcome
Thank you, I hope you are on the way to recovery soon xDear Taf
Thanks I LL definitely think about the cycling as hopefully this will be so somethinf I LL be able to do. Many thanks
The time taken for recovery is frustrating but maybe we will be better for it if all 's well that ends well. I hope you are back to hill walking soon in preparation for your Camino x
Hi MaggieDear Taf and others
Thanks for all your comments. Yes hopefully the parts of the patella will knit together. I am at retiring age group and have osteoporosis but am relatively fit. I go to yoga and dance and Pilates based classes virtuall
I especially like your last paragraph and agree that cold cerveza or vino tinto always helps at the end of the day . Many many thanks . Hasta la vistaI recommend that you bank on what David tells you, other than your orthopedic doctor. David is our resident witch doctor (LOL) and roaming Camino EMT. But he is always correct.
My two cents, in addition, would be to train as much as you can, but only when your doctor says it's okay. Tell the doctor what you plan to do, what the terrain is like, and what you plan to carry, weight and method.
Then, when you do plan for the Camino, consider bringing a knee brace, topical sports pain creams, and an oral analgesic, like an arthritis-strength pain reliever. Alternatively, and with the cooperation of your doctor, consider a prescription strength pain reliever (e.g. 600 mg ibuprofen). Leave opioids at home...
As a point of reference, I am nursing two knackered knees with almost no meniscus remaining. I do regular weight and flexibility exercises to strengthen the ligaments and muscles supporting my knees to take some of the burden off the meniscus. I also use nutritional supplements intended to improve my joint health.
When I walk this May, I will be applying Luxoben Forte cream (Spanish sourced) before going to sleep each night to address aches and swelling. Each morning, "breakfast" usually includes 2 arthritis strength Tylenol (paracetamol) tablets, because I KNOW it is going to start to ache after an hour's walking on the Camino.
For me, these tablets last about six hours. That is perfect timing, as I arrive at my destination after 6 - 7 hours, and one does need to apply liberal doses of cold cerveza or vino tinto...
Hope this helps.
Are you the same Oz Annie I was in contact with about volunteering at Miraz or have I invented this?Dear Oz Annie
Thankyou for your response. I am overwhelmed with the response to my situation not only from this website but from friends and family. I have upped my calcium intake . Thankyou for your good wishes and it would be lovely to see you on the Camino Love Maggie
I had an email earlier this year from an Australian Annie who's name is Ann Derrick about volunteering at the Hostal at Miraz. I realise there may be more than one Annie in Australia but wonder if by coincidence this is you. If so a contact of Les from UK . Best Wishes Maggie xxHi Maggie
I don’t recall that contact. Did you sort it out?
I remember commenting somewhere that it was a CSJ Albergue
Annie
Aah now it makes sense. I searched this forum and couldn’t find it but I hadn’t been thinking ‘away’ from forum. However, YES! I did email you Responding to the call for info on Les’ fb thread. I met Les on the Norte. He’s a great walker. I keep in contact with him and Runa (Runa used to check in on the forum on occasion too). It’s a small world! Thanks for connecting your name here to those friends.
I had an email earlier this year from an Australian Annie who's name is Ann Derrick about volunteering at the Hostal at Miraz. I realise there may be more than one Annie in Australia but wonder if by coincidence this is you. If so a contact of Les from UK . Best Wishes Maggie xx
Whoa, strong doses of paracetamol and liberal doses of cerveza and vino are not a combination the dr. recommends. Have mercy on your liver! You might want to discuss this with your doc, if you haven't yet...I recommend that you bank on what David tells you, other than your orthopedic doctor. David is our resident witch doctor (LOL) and roaming Camino EMT. But he is always correct.
My two cents, in addition, would be to train as much as you can, but only when your doctor says it's okay. Tell the doctor what you plan to do, what the terrain is like, and what you plan to carry, weight and method.
Then, when you do plan for the Camino, consider bringing a knee brace, topical sports pain creams, and an oral analgesic, like an arthritis-strength pain reliever. Alternatively, and with the cooperation of your doctor, consider a prescription strength pain reliever (e.g. 600 mg ibuprofen). Leave opioids at home...
As a point of reference, I am nursing two knackered knees with almost no meniscus remaining. I do regular weight and flexibility exercises to strengthen the ligaments and muscles supporting my knees to take some of the burden off the meniscus. I also use nutritional supplements intended to improve my joint health.
When I walk this May, I will be applying Luxoben Forte cream (Spanish sourced) before going to sleep each night to address aches and swelling. Each morning, "breakfast" usually includes 2 arthritis strength Tylenol (paracetamol) tablets, because I KNOW it is going to start to ache after an hour's walking on the Camino.
For me, these tablets last about six hours. That is perfect timing, as I arrive at my destination after 6 - 7 hours, and one does need to apply liberal doses of cold cerveza or vino tinto...
Hope this helps.
On the Ingles there are a few steep climbs (Pontedeume, Hospital de Bruma) that may cause issue with a recovering Knee. You may wish to consider a short length of the Camino Portuguese from Tui instead. I think this route is flatter and you have the chance of the thermal spas at Caldas de Reis for a rest/treatment dayOh dear I've had a fall and have fractured my knee cap. My leg is in a full length pot. As there are lots of knowledgeable people on this website, how long does anyone think the rehab phase may be? I can weight bear but not allowed to bend my knee. I was hoping to walk the Camino Ingles this year .All suggestions welcome
Hi MarcusOn the Ingles there are a few steep climbs (Pontedeume, Hospital de Bruma) that may cause issue with a recovering Knee. You may wish to consider a short length of the Camino Portuguese from Tui instead. I think this route is flatter and you have the chance of the thermal spas at Caldas de Reis for a rest/treatment day
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