If I was to post this topic in the "General Discussion" I'd get 0 responses as rarely do those topics get read/replied to.

No excuse for that....
 

:eek: :mad: Excuse me Loudwhistle, that comment was rather insulting considering. I'm his wife & he lost that long ago. As a one studying to be a official in more than one sport. If you were a coach making that comment to me as a official. You'd be out of the game real quick. :mad: :eek:

As a runner, athlete, etc. I've had ACL injuries in both knees, Patella dislocation in one knee, hurt ankles, torn muscles & tendons, broken fingers, bone spurs, etc. I'm still up & going & don't complain.

I think this a good topic, as far as to compare notes to see how we overcome our injuries to get back on the court, etc.

I once lost a spike during a race & was covered in blood and torn a ACL, but still qualified for state because I didn't give up.

I'm hoping that after the CAT Scan tomorrow that more will be found out. The x-ray was inconclusive except that it showed narrowing joint space.

I have an Orthopedic Appointment already scheduled, & have already gone through one round of PT.

My primary complaints about my knee right now is the periodic popping of the knee when walking/moving the knee & the inability to normally go up & down stairs/bleachers.

+1...whatever route you and your doctors decide to go, make sure to follow through with any rehab or workout plan your docs put you on. Also, if you can, after you resolve this situation with your knee, I'd try and join a gym (or perhaps you can use the one at your school) and start a workout program that incorporates strengthening the muscles around your knee (talk to your doc about his before you do anything).

I have a HealthRider & Treadmill at my disposal.

The PT I went through did help for a little bit, so my knee's better than it could be.

overcoming injury
 

Ice became my friend early on as a athlete. I did 3 varsity sports in HS (Captain for XC) & did summer league Basketball. I trained for races out of HS. I went through 6 months of PT, etc. after my patella dislocation/ACL tear. I had been training for the Salt Lake Marathon at that point (I was single then). Maybe one of these days I can go back there & run it, as well as run Bloomsday. :)

Do you really think I care?

So it's insulting that he lost his virginity to you?

TMI!

I meant starting a weight training program. As I stated earlier, when I started incorporating weight training (especially squats and deadlifts), I found that helped a lot with my knee by strengthening the muscles around the knee.

Of course I'd ask your doctor before starting any of this. And if you do, I'd do a lot of research/try and find someone to teach you proper technique.

As a side note, I'm a big proponent of weight lifting. Really helps with the wear and tear of the season. Especially during the off season, I'm doing heavy bench, deadlifts, squats, pullups, etc.

Sounds good to me! How to we get it instituted?

If you don't care then why post?

I am wanting advice from others that have gone through similar circumstances, which thankfully one person has been helpful.

Sorry I didn't mean to imply too much info. I talk my mind usually & could lie if I wanted to, I'm too honest. I was just a little upset by the comment. I had a long weekend showing my rabbits & am still a bit sore from being on my feet on concrete for about 12 hours straight.

I could only wish we could get that instituted...

I could do something similar with the HealthRider by adding additional weights to it, as the HealthRider uses your own weight for resistance (also any additional weight added).

I have more strength in my legs than I do my arms as at most that I can lift with my arms via weight training would be only about 75 lbs.

Sorry to offend you, but your husband is "famous" for posting bizarre, non official related topics that don't belong in a basketball officials' forum. He tries to answer questions as if he's an actual basketball official. I'm not interested in someones fairy tale opinion about fouls and violations. I appreciate the knowledge that other officials have shared on this forum and I welcome comments from people who have walked the walk. I suggest both of you use the search feature and you'll find answers to common problems that basketball officials encounter.

I've never seen a car that was walking the dog much less been hit by one. That must have hurt.