Pointless Poll: How long will my knee last in football?

[Rydra]

I started assisting with the school's football team/training last week, and then played a friendly against another school's teaching staff. Managed to ruin my knee, took me 3 days to be able to walk properly again, either a twist or sprain I think.

 

This morning i can feel it twinging again.

 

So how long will it last with a 1 hour football training tonight!??!

[dwhyte85]

Where is the man the **** up option on the poll?

[aerospacemango]

Yep....you'll be fine!

 

However, I must insist that you do not take my words as any sort of medical advice! I am not a Doctor! I'm an ICT tech!!!

 

My knee twinges most days, but I can still bowl 10 overs straight through on a Sunday!!!

[krisd32]

did it swell up at all?

[Mcshammer_dj]

did you knacker it last time by being tackled by Emile Heskey?

[elsiegee40]

Where's the "Stop being such a wimp" option?

[Rydra]

Where's the "Stop being such a wimp" option?

 

I lef that behind at the weekend, just after the match where i tried to walk upstairs to get changed, and collapsed

 

But i thought "You'll be fine! Get going soldier!" fitted this description

[Rydra]

did you knacker it last time by being tackled by Emile Heskey?

 

Miscellaneous teacher #51 from the other team caught me in a tackle, and knee tried to bend at right angles to the way it should do. Heskey wouldn't be able to keep up with me, he runs out of energy by the time he reaches top speed

[3s-gtech]

did it swell up at all?

 

^^ Did it swell up at the top of the shin/on the patella tendon?

[Rydra]

No, it's the back of the knee, the tendon-y bit on the back.

 

Though if my knee keeps clicking tonight I'll start to wonder who swapped my knee cap for castinettes!

[ICT_GUY]

Your knees need to last until your 50's because you won't get them replaced before then on the NHS.

[Rydra]

Your knees need to last until your 50's because you won't get them replaced before then on the NHS.

 

There's always ebay...

[krisd32]

Just make sure you go for a gentle jog then stretch before doing any serious running. and stretch after playing as well. always helped me when playing.

[Disease]

I am waiting to go in for a double knee op in 3 weeks

[Rydra]

I am waiting to go in for a double knee op in 3 weeks

 

Is that where they make it so you can walk backwards?

 

(Only messing, hope all goes well!)

[krisd32]

I've just had a knee op 5 - 6 weeks ago wasn't the most fun experience being completely none weight bearing on my left leg for a month.

[Rydra]

I've just had a knee op 5 - 6 weeks ago wasn't the most fun experience being completely none weight bearing on my left leg for a month.

 

Though I can see how it could be really annoying, A month stuck at home being waited on every night by the wife does have a certain appeal. I couldn't work where I am now with that sort of layup, I cannot actually stretch my legs out without kicking the wall (office is not even 6ft by 4ft!)

[Rydra]

The answer is: none of the above. I'm not allowed to help with the club. See BTRD for more info and a proper rant.