[Fwd: RC: spring loaded stirrups anyone ??]

[keith Desautels <desautels@cnetco.com>]

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• To: McClain <ranka@cns-nw.com>, ridecam@endurance.net
• Subject: Re: RC: spring loaded stirrups anyone ??
• From: keith Desautels <"Keith D"@cnetco.com>
• Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 21:18:05 -0600
• References: <000701befb34$4f168660$113677cc@c5o1y2>

I have the same types of Knee problems, and I had to  lengthen my stirrups one notch to relieve some of the pressure. Have you tried the glucosamine sulfate, or condroitin sulfate to help with the fliud in the joints? I tried it on one of my horses first and he seemed to do so much better that I tried the human strength for my self and it really workd for me. you can get it at the pharmacy over the counter.
Anna

McClain wrote:

 Hello Ridecamp, I`v ordered a set of spring loaded stirrups, I have a knee with an old injury [ hyper-extended twice, and a side of the knee collision with my dog when she ran into me , 70lbs of bullet train....] it is painful to ride very far, 5 miles or more...I would sure welcome any suggestions anyone may have on how to reduce knee strain, tricks with leathers, stirrups, braces,ect. I am now taking meds to reduce inflammation, and have an MRI in mind to check for cartilege or ligament problems, I don`t think it is THAT bad, so maybe injections or equiptment changes or both will help. Anybody out there with bad knees ??? Thank you !!Sherrie McClain and FS Radar  

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