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My knee injuried while squating i have scratching in cartilage .... i want another tight thigh muscles exercises ... bcuz i cant squating anymore :(?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Remember: Even after meniscal(cartilage) surgeries of the knee, patient often can resume squatting. Not necessarily immediately and usually are warned to avoid "deep" squats where your needs go beyond 90 degrees. You just may need to adapt your squats based on limitations to your knee. Why not review this with your orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 1/13/2015

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