Answered by:
Valerie Wojciechowicz
Wellness Expert
4HIVHelp.com

Before returning invest in new sneakers. Find a store that will evaluate your foot position and stride for the best support.

If you know how you injured it avoid that activity, at least initially. Start back gradually one or two days per week for 10 or 15 minutes. This may not seem like much, but if you start at 30 minutes and your knee isn’t ready you may experience pain.

Select one activity for the first couple of weeks and keep your intensity light to moderate. If you choose the treadmill and there is no pain add in another activity and so on.

Slowly increase the time as well. If you go back full force to classes, bikes and stair climbers and your knee is aggravated you will not know what caused it. Always start with a light warmup and slowly increase the intensity.

Patience and good sleuthing will reduce the chances of reinjuring your knee.