left knee pain

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:31:25 +1000

Peter said:

The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
ride earlier in the morning.

My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
of any interest.

Among 'bent riders, that's seen as a sign that the seat to pedal
distance is wrong.

It's more important in bents than in uprights because you can't
compensate the way you can on an upright.

You might want to consider building up the short leg's cleat to
compensate for the leg length.

Zebee

Peter said:

Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
relevant:

The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.

The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
ride earlier in the morning.

My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
of any interest.

I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
by many years.

Peter

Tight ITB?

Bean Long said:

Peter said:

Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
relevant:

Quoted message said:

The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.

Quoted message said:

The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
ride earlier in the morning.

Quoted message said:

My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
of any interest.

Quoted message said:

I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
by many years.

Quoted message said:

Peter

Tight ITB?

That's what my physio says - and my symptoms are similar to Peter's.
I'd recommend seeking professional advice, but inthe meantime, ITB
stretches might help.

Tony F
who should do his ITB stretches more regularly

Bean Long said:

Tight ITB?

Tight what?

Peter said:

Anyone have some ideas on what might be causing pain in my left knee
when I put a little pressure on? Here are some facts that might be
relevant:

The pain is on the outside of the knee, towards the back of the knee.

The problem only really arises when I put on a bit of pressure, such as
when I'm running late for work, even if I have warmed up with a long
ride earlier in the morning.

My right leg that is probably 1 to 2 cm longer than my left, if that is
of any interest.

I have had this problem for quite a while, it predates me using cleats
by many years.

Peter

Read these

http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=2825

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/knee_injuries.htm

Peter said:

Bean Long said:

Tight ITB?

Tight what?

IlioTibial Band

(http://www.itbs.info/)

Bean Long said:

Peter said:

Bean Long said:

Tight ITB?

Tight what?

IlioTibial Band

(http://www.itbs.info/)

I thought it was Ignorant Tight [censored].

Theo

Theo Bekkers said:

Bean Long said:

Peter said:

Bean Long <[email hidden]> wrote:
> Tight ITB?
Tight what?

IlioTibial Band

(http://www.itbs.info/)

I thought it was Ignorant Tight [censored].

Yeah, so it's a tight ignorant tight [censored]. Repetition just for effect
but it certainly hurts!

Rob.' . said:

Read these

http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=2825

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/knee_injuries.htm

Thanks Rob. Looks like there may be a few different paths to
investigate. I'll try to find a local physio who has a good knowledge of
cycling injuries.

Peter