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Ostieo Knees
greenberetTFS, I'm Dave Boltz and as many of us, have pretty bad knees. Right is a rebuild and the left was scoped (tuned up). My knees were done in '81 and '82 and I retired under a rucksack as Team SGT. of ODA 585.
I retired from SF in 92 and went to school for Physical Therapy Assistant. I worked physical therapy for 16 years and am now retired due to a rare Brain cancer.
The best treatment I found for severe Osteoarthritis was Ultrasound to the joint line followed by 60 high speed reps of seated knee extension without resistance. Results are within 2 weeks. If you don't have access to an ultrasound machine then about 10 minutes of heat will do.
As to your question about bracing, I found a neoprene slip on reduces the pain enough to walk and work. A hard brace will allow your knees to weaken and the pains will increase.
Good luck with what ever you choose. Blitz
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Last edited by Blitzzz (RIP); 11-13-2008 at 22:45.
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