I wanted to prepare for this semester during the Christmas break because I felt I still needed some physical training. So basically I ran a couple miles each day for the first week and did callisthenics.

Then  my left knee started hurting real bad one time while I was running. I was pretty sure it was near the joint, and it kept hurting a bit the rest of the day while walking. The pain eased off for about a week, and when I thought it was gone, it came back again after running half a mile.

I haven't been running for over a week now in hopes of my knee getting better. I've been periodically applying some Novartis Volatin Emulgel (anti-inflamatory, anti-swelling, anti-pain gel) on my knee area.

The thing is, I start PT tomorrow again for ROTC, and this semester is supposed to be the most important one for underclassmen, for we get allocated for summer field training, which we must pass before we are able to contract with the Air Force. I'm worried that my knee will act up again and it may hamper my ability to PT or, worse, the PFA (physical fitness assessment), which is in less than 2 weeks.

Any suggestions on how to deal with this knee or a solution to easing the pain in the event it acts up again?

ETA: PT'ed this morning. My knee hurts like a bitch right now. Couple of people told me not to say shit to the cadre because this might get me kicked out of the program, and I'll be damned if I'm going to let a whole semester of hard work go to waste because of trivial shit like this. Going to call the student services building, where they do medical stuff, and see if I can get this checked out.

Maybe wear a brace to give it some support.

Cortisone.  Deep.

And always use ice after exercise. Always.

What is this "work out" of which you speak?




See the orthopedist.

Good luck on your pt testing

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Quoted: Cortisone.  Deep. And always use ice after exercise. Always.

+1

 Dibs on guns,ammo,and gear!!!  My cousin had that...3 days later...

Quoted: Cortisone.  Deep. And always use ice after exercise. Always.

Steroids? why?

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