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| brian |
16:36:23 Tuesday 29 June 2004 |
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hi,
i got a injury 4 weeks ago which was knee ligaments being twisted. And was unable to walk for 2 weeks. now my knee ligaments a strong enough for me to walk and lightly jog but there seems to be a small bulge on the knee which the doctors said was some fluid.(thats all they told me, also said that i need 2 rest it) how long will i be able to play again also how long does the fluid usually gets absorbed ?
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The bulge or swelling you are talking about (commonly known as water on the knee) is an effusion caused by the injured ligament. The bulge is actually made up of synovial fluid, a fluid that the knee joint produces in order to lubricate itself. The more you exert/irritate your knee, the more synovial fluid it produces. That it is why your knee got swollen after you injured it.
I cannot give you a precise time span that you’ll need for recovery but would assume it may take anywhere from 2 up to 3 or 4 months. To aid the process, I highly suggest the following:
1. Progress slowly and with patience. Rest immediately when you feel pain or discomfort.
2. Work at establishing a full range of motion as long as it doesn’t hurt.
3. Gradually strengthen the injured area and begin light workouts that do not strain the injured part.
4. When you feel that you are ready to work with a ball, play exclusively with your other leg.
5. If you itch for playing the game or training before you body allows it, try to improve yourself through nonphysical means. Read books and work on your visualization techniques. by Expert 06:10:28 Sunday 18 July 2004 |
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