Question 1

is one safer: a leg press or a leg extension?

Accepted Answer

Leg workouts: Both safe if done correctly.

Question 2

are standing leg extensions okay to get after acl surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Check your surgeons post-op protocol and/or check with your physical therapist. Together they will be able to answer specific questions about your exercises and recovery.

Question 3

why do patiens who have total knee replacemwnts need to keep their leg in extension?

Accepted Answer

Short term: Most orthopedic surgeons do not do this however those who do only do it for a few days...motion is encouraged right away.  Loss of extension is very bad for knees in general.  That is why some Ortho docs use them right after surgery  but only while they are laying in bed

Question 4

exam for leg extension problems and doc wrote hoovers' sign and give-away weaknesses present. does this mean doc thinks i am malingering?

Accepted Answer

Positive finding: No. The opposite. These represent positive physical signs verifying that something is wrong.

Question 5

can it be nerve root compression if straight leg raise, flexion, extension, side to side flexion of the torso, are all negative?

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Yes: There are many physical signs of nerve root compression and not all have to be present to raise suspicion. Straight leg raise, flexion, extension, side to side flexion are some. Other concerning findings are radiating pain down the leg, weakness in particular muscles, numbness or tingling in particular areas. Diagnostic tests that can of benefit include a emr, MRI or diagnostic injection.

Question 6

i am having pain when i lift my leg to go up the steps or in the car. it is in my hip flexor  area. from over extension in snow boarding. rest?

Accepted Answer

Rest and stretching: Rest, anti inflammatory meds (like advil) and stretching should help. You should be able to find stretching exercises for hip flexors on google. If things are not much better ina week or two, see your doctor or an orthopedist.

Question 7

sharp, strapping lower back pain with bending over and extension of the legs. fallen in my back several times as a kid. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: There are many reasons for back pain from strain, arthritis, kidney stones to herniated disk, see your physician for evaluation of your back pain.

Question 8

i had left knee acl reconstruction about  6 months ago and have neglected my rehab, i have normal function on my left leg but when i try to do quadriceps extension or try to do rehab on my left leg my whole thigh and knee shakes . is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness: The shaking is one sign of muscle weakness. I recommend going back to your orthopedic surgeon and asking him/her to outline an appropriate program of physical therapy to improve muscle strength.

Question 9

left knee complete acl tear and ruptured meniscus in jun08. patella knee graft in jul09. knee popping and catching every leg extension and step i take?

Accepted Answer

See your ORS: Popping and catching after ACL reconstructive surgery using patellar tendon can be related to the graft taken... that is patellofemoral ‘crepitus’— catching and popping esp. w/ leg extensions, stair-climbing. Best to see your orthopedist and get examined. Sometimes the graft hypertrophies( cyclops lesion)and can cause similar symptoms. Best of luck!

Question 10

what are some easy, low impact leg exercises?

Accepted Answer

Low impact: Aquatics, body weight, or resistance bands/ tubing  biking, and/or elliptical. Aquatics allow you to perform body weight exercises, but being in water actually reduces the stress on your body due to buoyancy. Once you are able to perform body weight activities then look to add light resistance w/ bands/ tubing.

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Is one safer: a leg press or a leg extension?

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Are standing leg extensions okay to get after acl surgery?

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Why do patiens who have total knee replacemwnts need to keep their leg in extension?

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Exam for leg extension problems and doc wrote hoovers' sign and give-away weaknesses present. does this mean doc thinks i am malingering?

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Can it be nerve root compression if straight leg raise, flexion, extension, side to side flexion of the torso, are all negative?

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I am having pain when i lift my leg to go up the steps or in the car. it is in my hip flexor area. from over extension in snow boarding. rest?

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Sharp, strapping lower back pain with bending over and extension of the legs. fallen in my back several times as a kid. what could be the cause?

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I had left knee acl reconstruction about 6 months ago and have neglected my rehab, i have normal function on my left leg but when i try to do quadriceps extension or try to do rehab on my left leg my whole thigh and knee shakes . is this normal?

A member asked:

Left knee complete acl tear and ruptured meniscus in jun08. patella knee graft in jul09. knee popping and catching every leg extension and step i take?

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What are some easy, low impact leg exercises?

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