Kearsarge knee killer!

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Kearsarge knee killer!

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I hiked Kearsarge yesterday to the pass and back, while the weather was perfect I messed up my knee on the way down. I'm not sure exactly what happened but I'm guessing I hyper extended it on one of the steep steps. Once back to the trail head I could barely walk, once I was home I was in bad shape . It's better today but I'm on ibuprofen and ice.
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Sorry to hear about you knee, make sure you rice = rest, ice, compress, and elevate
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I hope the r-i-c-e does it...
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How is the knee?
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Thanks guys! I did as you suggested Mav and my knee is a thousand times better. I worked today, installing windows, up and down ladders and I only slightly feel it. Just to be safe I came home and immediately iced it. I did wear a brace all day too.

Posted this the same time you where posting Maverick!
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Rockchucker wrote:
Just to be safe I came home and immediately iced it.
Do it 2-3 times a day, for a couple of days Rockchucker.
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