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Kristi,

I have lots of ligament issues with my rt knee..(49, skier for 40 yrs, rider 
for 20-bound to happen) and I have had knee surg on the other knee.

My chiropractor (who is also an endurance rider) has done alot of work on my 
knee before rides like Tevis for example. He uses ultrasound and electro 
stim. It helps alot.

He rode with me, said I am riding balanced, but wanted my stirrups shorter. 
Can you easily get your heels down? I thought my stirrups were perfect too, 
but after shortening them, my knee does feel better. It did take some 
getting used to though. I only took them up one hole.

Also, anytime you get off for any reason, and before you get back on, take a 
minute to draw your heel up to your but and stretch. I lean against my 
horse's shoulder for balance, which helps.

Hope this helps.


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> From: Kristi Schaaf <iluvdez@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [RC]   How to deal with an LCL strain?
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:00:07 -0700 (PDT)
>
> I've recently started having trouble with my left
> knee's LCL (lateral collateral ligament) on long
> rides. In doesn't hurt/get aggravated during any other
> activity except riding. At anywhere from mile 10 to
> 20, especially while posting a lot, my left knee feels
> like it's going to give out and starts to really ache.
> Has anyone else here dealt with this, and did you find
> a solution? I bought a Professional's Choice knee
> brace to see if that will absorb some of the strain
> (though I hate to add bulk to that leg), and I'm going
> to experiment with shortening my stirrup length,
> though I hate to do so because the length they're at
> feels 'perfect'. I have a Specialized saddle and have
> the stirrups in the farthest back position and feel
> very balanced and posting is effortless (well, until
> my knee starts giving out) Any ideas? My first 50 is
> in less than two weeks and if my knee becomes the weak
> link that prevents me from finishing, I'll be soooooo
> ticked! : - (
>
> Kristi
>
> Life's a journey, so enjoy the ride (and try not to fall off)
>
>
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