The Phil-list Jul_2008: [Philmont] KNEE PAIN (am seeking non med

From: Terry Pogue <terrencepogue@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri Jul 25 2008 - 14:55:20 CDT

Carol,
I replied earlier about the virtues of using trekking/hiking sticks and forgot to mention that Boy's Life did a nice series about excercises for sports. One of the particular series was for backpacking - very well done. Backpacker magaizine has some pretty weak tips on line so I wouldn't go there. Ask the Boy's Life guys online, nice website, about old articles. I think the series was done in05.

Terry Pogue
490 E Quail Ridge Dr.
Manchester, MO 63021
636-227-1215
terrencepogue@yahoo.com

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Show me and I may remember
Involve me and I will understand
~Chinese Proverb~

--- On Fri, 7/25/08, Bob Gardere <rfgardere@tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: Bob Gardere <rfgardere@tx.rr.com>
Subject: [Philmont] KNEE PAIN (am seeking non medical self-help advice)
To: "Philmont List Member" <Philmont@troop47.com>
Cc: "Carol" <caroline416@comcast.net>
Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 2:28 PM

Carol,

I took a pair of Leki trekking poles in 2005. They take approx 30% - 40% of
your weight off your knees and ankles. I never had a problem with my knees,
ankles or feet on what used to be Trek 21 in the north country. They also
saved me from a couple of sliding falls or trips on rocks. I highly recommend
them and use them whenever I backpack. They can also be used for the dining
fly. The main thing is to use them correctly. When you do, you feel it in
your arms, because you are pushing down with them and your arms are picking up
the load. You can shorten them for uphill and lengthen them for downhill.
What else can I say.

Bob
Troop 895
Richardson TX

---- Carol <caroline416@comcast.net> wrote:

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Hello Phil Loop,

The last time I went overnight backpacking, to my surprise, I had horrible
knee pain during the end of a 6-mile/day-one hike. I packed about 30lbs
(I'm 5'1, f, --early forties), and arrived at camp after a high
elevation steep hike up slippery granite rock steps adjascent to wet waterfalls
-- the last several hundred feet of which I was in mucho amounts of pain in my
right knee. Part of the problem was simply attempting to keep up with
over-eager, strong, and FAST Venture scouts without twisting an ankle in the
process.

I limped quite a bit while setting up my tent and cooking dinner; and was in
horrible pain that evening if I put any weight on that knee. I had to sit and
observe (not participate in) a lively game of Capture the Flag. I was,
fortunately, able to make it out the next day under my own steam with the aid
of several 600mg Motrins (throughout the morning), having an easier downhill
grade, and slower scouts...but I had fretted about it so much the previous
night, a peaceful sleep was elusive for me. This came as a surprise because I
wasn't winded (much), nor having any other pain; and would have had
otherwise a perfect, puffed-up <grin>, weekend.

So...what can I do to prevent this from happening again? I'm very
worried that my knee will give me problems again on our next hike, as a month
later, it is still tender at times. Does anyone have any advice? I'm
wondering if high-top hiking boots would make a definitive difference? Are
there any specific knee conditioning exercises out there?

Keep in mind that I am looking for self-help pointers from those who have
been there-done that, not medical advice (of course). I will go that route if
I feel I need to. Wer'e doing the Philmont Cavalcade in '09 (horses)
so I'm not as worried, but do want to address this problem. Thanks in
advance to all who want to share their pain (knee pain!) with me! LOL

  Caroline Paniccia
  BSA Troop 864, Cordelia, CA
  and Venture Crew 864, Cordelia, CA

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