Multiple Strains/Injuries in Same Leg Over 6 months
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Hi all, in the beginning of last year (2019), I got some sort of calf strain/weakness that I chalked up to a work out injury. After doing a month of the keto diet for health reasons, the calf strain became more consistent. I was able to manage it by stretching, massaging, and using a calf sleeve. In the fall of 2019, I began to train for a half marathon. While the left calf strain would occasionally pop up, the use of a sleeve really helped.
Then I got a bad case of plantar fasciitis after getting fitted for a new pair of running shoes (the fitting involved me running barefoot on a treadmill and running with a numer of different types of shoes). I rested from that injury for about a month before I tried my next long run. The plantar fasciitis did not come back after that run, but the next day, my knee locked up.
I've been to a PT and gotten an MRI. The MRI shows no tears so the PT thinks it could be IT band syndrome or patellar tendonitis.
I've tried the stretches and exercises associated with treating all of these symptoms. However, I'm still dealing with the calf strain and the knee pain and discomfort. The calf strain has been around for about a year, while the knee pain has been around for about two and a half months.
Does anyone have any ideas what might be happening? I've tried resting for weeks at a time but these still appear to pop up. Any help would be appreciated!
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CHICO_MARX mitchell1989
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MRIs of the knee are frequently inconclusive since they cannot catch the soft tissue problems. I had problems with both knees on four occasions (2/side) many years ago. At that time it was standard for an orthopedic surgeon to go in and take a look arthroscopically. Two were ripped menisci and the other two were femoral condyle tears...all fixed and continued playing hockey for years afterward.
I would see an orthopod next to find if they can pinpoint the source of your problem. I don't think exploratory surgery is in the cards but having a SPORTS orthopedic surgeon look at this is the next logical rung up The Ladder of Care.