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Zanatos1914

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Leg Knee questions
« on: June 17, 2012, 06:09:19 PM »
Lately i have been bowling allot of games and now my leg knee 2 is starting to bother me allot....  Currently i am bowling 3 leagues and also practicing on weekends, could 2 many games be the reason my knee is bothering me..  I have heard of several things like balance being the problem but if that is the problem how do you fix the problem if you bend you leg when you are releasing the ball...
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 07:07:56 PM »
I think it is difficult to decide what is the solution because we don't really  know what is the exact cause other than the generic, "too much bowling".

It could be
- a bad type of knee bend, not on balance.
- too much weight,
- not enough slide (jamming the knee),
- or not enough muscle supporting the knee,
- or something else.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 08:53:22 PM »
I had this problem last summer and I was not sliding enough, causing my knee to jam.  After throwing 12 games in 1 night, my knee was hurting a ton the following morning and swelled up to where I had to put ice on it and take Motrin.  It also turned out that I partially tore a ligament in my left knee.  I could still walk on it but it hurt like something I don't want to experience again.

You may just need to take a look at the slide sole and make changes if needed.  Also, wearing a neoprene knee sleeve temporarily will not hurt as it will help support the knee and can prevent some pain.  I also did some strength training with physical therapy to rehab the knee, and I continue to do those exercises now to keep my left knee strong.  All of that worked out for me really well. 
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 09:51:11 PM »
Thanks for the response..  Will take the advice but its hard switching shoes in the beginning of season because it affects my timing.  Seating down extending and bending my knee i feel something pop could be cartilage.. 
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2012, 11:55:02 PM »
Quote from: Zanatos1914 on June 17, 2012, 09:51:11 PM
Thanks for the response..  Will take the advice but its hard switching shoes in the beginning of season because it affects my timing.  Seating down extending and bending my knee i feel something pop could be cartilage.. 

Maybe it's best to see an orthopedist or a physical therapist or a sports threapist?
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 12:23:52 AM »
That is what I did.  Physical therapy along with the sliding sole changes.  The therapy helped me regain strength in my left knee and haven't had problems since. 
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 09:19:53 AM »
I currently have some pain on the outside of my left knee.  I believe it to possibly be a LCL (lateral collateral ligament) sprain.  I can feel it when I bowl and play golf, but it doesn't bother me that much, but afterwards it does "burn" quite a bit.  I did recently chage to some dynaroos from my SST5s and I think it helps a little bit.  Eventually though, I will need to see an orthopedist or sports injury therapist because I doubt it will just get better on it's own.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 10:16:25 AM »
I developed a similar problem a couple of years ago. It turned out to be a flaw in my delivery. I was turning my slide foot in during delivery. I'm right handed, so my foot was turned about 45 degrees or so toward the right in relation to my hips. This placed a lot of pressure on the knee. Once I changed my slide so that my toe was pointed straight, it took the pressure off my knee and it hasn't bothered me since.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012, 11:16:41 AM »
That possible also - we check on that as well
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 01:36:20 PM »
Could be a lot of different issues. As some have stated some of them already I will  not repeat them. I had issues a few years ago with my knee. The cause of mine was me bringing my trail foot to far around and causing my knee to twist. I started to keep the trail leg behind me a little more and that solved the problem. With out seeing you bowl it is hard to tell. Might want to find someone who is a coach and have them watch to see what they might think. Hope you get it figured out soon. Also sounds like a trip to the doctor is a good idea.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012, 11:54:29 PM »
I have had knee pain after having knee surgery. Get some insoles for your shoes. Some for knee pain. Helped me alot. ;)
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2012, 07:24:45 AM »
I have been fighting knee pain for years and after seeing a surgeon and physical therapist they both said the same thing. It is caused because:
1) Neglecting the strengthening of the inner muscle of the thigh
2) Hamstrings are tight
3) Lack of stretching

After a few months of PT the pain was going away.

I would start at looking at strengthening and stretching before anything.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2012, 08:21:57 AM »
Quote from: nmbr1sun99 on June 19, 2012, 07:24:45 AM
I have been fighting knee pain for years and after seeing a surgeon and physical therapist they both said the same thing. It is caused because:
1) Neglecting the strengthening of the inner muscle of the thigh
2) Hamstrings are tight
3) Lack of stretching

After a few months of PT the pain was going away.

I would start at looking at strengthening and stretching before anything.

Which exercises did they prescribe for strengthening the inner thigh?
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2012, 08:27:39 AM »
For me, putting a Teflon pad on my sliding shoe was the answer. Once I did that and changed my heel to one that would stop me, my knee pain went away.
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Re: Leg Knee questions
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2012, 11:37:29 AM »
Kind of difficult to explain the movements. It wouldn't hurt to see a PT to ensure you are doing the correct movements.
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