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I have constant popping in my knee
I twisted my knee last year and I took mri scan. Doctors told nothing to worry but I feel my leg is weak and I m experiencing some instability and I can't turn suddenly My age is 22
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Quadriceps strengthening exercises- Quad Clenches: Lie flat on your back or sit upright on a chair with leg kept horizontally on another surface. Now, tighten the muscle on the front of the thigh by pushing your knee down. You should feel your thigh muscles clench, Hold for 3 secs. Repeat 10 times twice a day. Short Arcs: Lie flat on your back or sit upright with your leg placed horizontally on a flat surface like a chair or bed. Place a rolled up towel under the knee. Pull your toes towards you and clench you thigh muscles. Slowly lift your foot up off the bed until your knee is straight (keep your knee resting on the towel). Hold for 3 secs and slowly lower them on the chair. Repeat 10 times twice a day. Straight Leg Raise: Lie flat on your back. One leg and knee will be straight and other leg should be bent. Pull your toes towards you and tighten/clench the muscle on the front of the thigh, locking your knee straight. Lift your foot up in the air, about 6 inches off the bed. Hold for 3 secs and slowly lower the leg. The knee must remain straight the whole time you are doing this exercise.
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U need to strengthen ur muscles n everything will get alright under supervision n proper rehabilitation program!
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Instability in knees can be of musculoskeletal or ligamentous origin Persistence of instability and weakness is a thing to worry
Next Steps
Get yourself examined from an Orthopedic surgeon again You may require to undergo intensive rehab program afterwards
Health Tips
Get your vitamin D level checked
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Hi... Your knee problem could be due to imbalance in the muscle... I would suggest you to kindly do some rehab to improve strength and stability in the knee... I would like you to share your MRI findings with me... We can formulate a good rehabilitation plan for you... Lot of stretching of muscles around the knee...Front thigh..back of thigh and calf...along with butt..is helpful.. Do some leg extension...leg curls...to improve strengh... Revert back with necessary details..to help you better
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