Need exercises for knee hyperextension

i knowticed that when i 1st started riding that i had knee pains, and my
knees got more muscular since i started riding uni. maybe just go on a
long ride or something. but im not a doctor so, you get the point

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You can get a lot of good information by googling
[http://www.google.com/search?q=knee+hyperextension]. The article at
ehealthmd.com looks really good, and includes rehab exercises.

According to the info I skimmed, the common injury from knee
hyperextension is an ACL tear. Your lack of pain means the injury is
not bad, but you already figured that out. Even so, I would worry
about the possibility of aggrevating the injury during activity.

Personally, I'd visit my knee doctor (sports medicine specialist).
For example, when I tore my MCL this spring, he knew right away how long it would
take to heal (90% in 6 weeks, fortunately), recommended activities
(e.g. bicycling using only the good leg for power) to help the
process, and gave me a brace to prevent a misstep from re-tearing the
ligament.

Ken

digigal1 said:

I had a uni accident last weekend and hyperextended my knee. I'm in no
pain, it just felt a bit wobbly and when I straighten my knee all the
way it feels like it does when you overdo without stretching first. I
think it'll get better on its own (I didn't go to the doctor) but want
to strengthen my muscles so I don't injure myself again.

Does anyone have some good knee strengthening exercises?

Would you ask your doctor how to freemount or idle?

Knee injuries can be serious. Mishandle it and you could have a
weakness in later life. Get proper advice.

I write as a 43 year old carrying permanent injuries in one foot, one
knee, one wrist and one arm, all because I was too busy or too proud
(or too stupid) to seek medical advice early and follow it properly.

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