Hello,

My name is Jason and I am a new member to this mailing
list. I guess I will just state my questions and hope
somebody is kind enough to give me some answers.

First off, a little about me:
23
6'1"
200lbs
I don't run except to play team sports (Basketball and
football). I also use a stationary bike for cardio and
I am an avid weight lifter

Flat Footed
Knock Kneed
Pigion Toed

Both knees are have this condition, although the knee
cap in the left is pulled more noticebly while the
right still has a slight case of chrondelmacia

I have very very week quads and am (have) been working
on stregthening them, but they don't seem to get any
stronger....I am starting to lose hope that they ever
will.

My questions are:

Besides leg extensions, what excercises can I do that
will help me build stronger quad muscles
(particularlly those that form the "tear drop" on the
inside of the knee...that seems to be what I am
lacking most as there is a visible void where muslce
should be and is only bone)?

Can I continue to ride the stationary bike / mountain
bike as I rehab? If not, how can I stay in shape/lose
some weight?

Any recommendations on braces for the knees? I have
more than I know what to do with, and I know they
won't solve the problem, but if anything helps me to
feel better as I walk/run/excercise I would love to
have it.

Thanks,
Jason

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