- Feb 5, 2004
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Hey all-
I'm an avid hiker who has lost about 40 lbs. in the last few months (type II diabetes, on metformin). Seems like I've lost muscle mass in my upper legs, and now when I go for a fairly strenuous hike, I'm getting knee pain for days afterward. I've suffered from IT band pain in the past, and now I'm getting the same pain on the other side of the knee. Assuming all this is a result of the connective tissue not being properly supported by too-weak muscles, can anyone suggest exercises that would help me strengthen those muscles without putting to great a strain on the knee. I have access to a full gym, but no trainer, so I don't want to end up doing something that could make things worse. Any help is much appreciated.
I'm an avid hiker who has lost about 40 lbs. in the last few months (type II diabetes, on metformin). Seems like I've lost muscle mass in my upper legs, and now when I go for a fairly strenuous hike, I'm getting knee pain for days afterward. I've suffered from IT band pain in the past, and now I'm getting the same pain on the other side of the knee. Assuming all this is a result of the connective tissue not being properly supported by too-weak muscles, can anyone suggest exercises that would help me strengthen those muscles without putting to great a strain on the knee. I have access to a full gym, but no trainer, so I don't want to end up doing something that could make things worse. Any help is much appreciated.
