Originally Posted by
Tom Cashmore
Hi there; Wondering if I can get some advice on my knee sprain. About 3 weeks ago thought I would hang out with a younger lifter who urged me to try some oly lifting. On the catch phase of a badly executed snatch I felt a strain in my right knee. I do not practice the snatch....ever.
Just turned 56 and although look and feel younger than my age(mostly due to Starting Strength) I just stick to my SS lifts. No pop was heard....just tightness after in the knee. Have been able to walk on it from day one....tightness has gone down. Initially felt unstable and some aching...tightness in the knee. Outside of knee feels somewhat unstable. Last week or so have been doing box sqauts with body weight. Feels better...not 100% however...
Physio said I strained LCL and lateral meniscus, but that it was only a level 1 tear. He said keep strengthening doing wall holds, lunges...etc. Also to stretch everyday.
Seems to be getting better...physio said 6 weeks is a good benchmark to wait before I start putting a barbell on my back. I tried to tell him about SS and that I do not oly lift...he could not understand and thinks I want to oly lift again!!
I am 33 weeks in to recovery..should I wait 3 more weeks to start with lowbar sqauts and my other SS training?
Thank you
PS I am up here in Canada!