Chief's big fat thread of fitness

I got a dodgy knee from football days…can feel it click n twitch when I don’t really want to. Was offered keyhole but refused on advice that it doesnt really improve the knee enough from 2 other lads I know that had it done.

 

That's exactly what i'll be looking to have. Got a private consultancy on the 11th and expect to get the knee cleaned out, I can't see how it can't improve it?

As it goes, my knee feels ok at the minute but that's because I've rested it. Soon as it do anything strenuous it'll come back, needs sorting.

 

I don’t know how it wouldn’t improve, that’s what I thought. Maybe playing football full pelt after the op isn’t the best way forward but they just carried on and i guess that had an impact.

Taking up a different hobby that doesn’t quite stress it like Football does/can could be the answer.

 

Sorted mine a treat. Was a meniscus tear/damage that would inflame and swell and lock the knee up. Its a personal thing, I was told that it could lead to issues in the future, but was struggling at the time so made the decision

 

Yeah, maybe football after a knee op isn't the best for fitness recovery.

 

They prolly gave it 2 weeks max, then back on it…3 games a week…full pelt

 

Used a few of these over a number of weeks to get the swelling down. Did a great job.
Worked on the flexibility of the knee at the same time.
Went from being able to move it a few degrees to now being almost the same as my left knee.
Will still need an op though.

 

Used to play a lot of Badminton back in the day…thought I was quite nifty at it tbh

considering starting up again

 

That's exactly what mine is.

They remove any debris. If there's still a tear, that gets stitched.

 

Loved playing badminton.

Great game. Lot of skill and tactics involved.

 

Mine is fine now. But made sure did physio etc and don't run/play football anymore. Cycling and golf is as tough as it gets. Was advised against running/football by consultant pre and post op

 

I had the meniscus tear doing burpees. Even after physio I've never been the same since - more psychological than physical to be fair.

 

Think I was told some can heal and others dont. (not 100% on that as it was about 6 years ago)

 

Yes I was told the same, luckily the scan showed my tear was only a small one. Once I felt mine go I immediately stopped training and after a few weeks of no improvement, got a scan.

 

DL, you are back. Where you been?

 

a long holiday. Hope you are well mate.

 

yeah I’m great…good to see you mate

 

Good to see DL back on here.

One of the decent Chavs

Unlike Bluey coz he's always on holiday

 

Yeah I’ve known DL years…since around the time I used to party with Richard E Grant who I met on a flight to Ibiza in the 90’s. Used to attend the Fashion Show in London regularly whilst off our heads on every drug you can think of

 

yeah I was there bro. Still got that shirt with Kate Moss lipstick kiss on it.

Good times.