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Expert: - 4/26/2009


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Hello. I injured my knee some months ago, spraining and slightly tearing my ACL. I still have some problems with it, though, so I was wondering what exercises I can do that won't put a huge strain on my knee. Are there any I should especially avoid?

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Hi Cayla,
Thank you for your question.
Even with an injured knee-you can do squats and lunges-but you need to have either a doctor or physical therapist work with you on your range of motion and making sure that you are doing the exercises correctly.If you have a trainer currently-they should be able to consult with your DR or therapist to get a list of exercises that you can do without injuring your knee further.
Good Luck,
Thank You,
Bonnie

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Bonnie Hardie

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I am a Personal Trainer-Aerobics Instructor-Boot Camp Instructor in South East Florida. I can answer questions about finding your proper heart rate-the different types of Aerobic classes,proper workouts, interval training. Please do not ask me to design a training program for you-if you want a specific program designed for you-please sign up for online personal training from me. Online Personal Training!!! www.fitnessgenerator.com/rpbfitcamp

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I have been a Group Exercise Instructor and Boot Camp Instructor both in major gyms and running my own outdoor Aerobic/Boot Camp classes at a local park.

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Certified by:ACE-AFAA-IFFA-NESTA. Certified in: Personal Training-Nutrition-Aerobics-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.

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