Jason, I wasn't sure from your post if you currently
suffer from ITBS? If you do, the bike may or may not
be good for it, just seems to depend on the person.
Usually the bike or swimming is a good cardiovascular
exercise while rehabilitating injuries. Sounds like
you have a variety of biomechanical problems - have
you been checked by a health professional to see if
orthotics would help you at all? I recommend going to
see a good PT and getting them to work with you on
quad exercises and your other knee problems/injuries.
When you're dealing with all that you're dealing with,
professional help is needed, in my opinion. Good
luck!

--- Jason Warner <jasoncwarner@...> wrote:
> 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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