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QuestionI hyper-extended my right knee 2 days ago. I am in gymnastics, and I really cannot afford to take it easy right now. It hurts right below my knee cap on the top of my shin bone. Any suggestions? :)Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.There are 2 different ways that you rehab a minor tissue injury, such as this. You can use Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat (METH), or you could do Rest, Immobilization, Cold, and Elevation (RICE). It's best to ask your healthcare provider which is best with you.
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QuestionWhat do I do if a person has varicose veins?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.Don't tape their knee until you've spoken to their doctor. In this case, you'll need advice from a healthcare provider.
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QuestionWhat is the best for patella support when taping my knees?Community AnswerWrap your whole knee in prewrap, then roll until it is one strip below the patella.
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QuestionWill taping a knee help if it hurts on the inner side and the swelling is behind it?Community AnswerYou shouldn't tape a swollen knee without a doctor's permission because if the knee starts to swell more, it could potentially stop circulation. Talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.
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