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Hello Marie @mariemarie
I appreciate your question, as I too have a hamstring problem and also have PD. When I was having PT for a knee problem, I noticed that I was having a lot of leg problems and talked to the physical therapist about it. She said that one hamstring was longer than the other and eliminated some of the exercises she had given me (which were irritating the hamstring) so that I could do the rest of the exercises without so much pain. I never thought to ask if this was PD related or not.
I wonder if any of our other PD members have had a hamstring problem and whether they know if it is related to PD.
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Have any of you had any hamstring problems?
Teresa
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Teresa, thanks. Did your hamstring issue go away?
Thanks Sandy. Prior to pedaling for PD, i completed the BIG program. Medicare pays for it. Are you familiar with this program?
Since the hamstring issue is caused by the hamstrings being of different lengths, I doubt it will go away. I keep the pain at bay, by avoiding the types of exercises that aggravate it. I'm sure, though, that the cause of the hamstring problem varies and therefore the cures vary as well. I've found that PTs are really quite knowledgeable in helping you to get the most out of your physical strength without hurting from the strain. (Maybe adjusting your seat lower when you peddle or decreasing the tension?)
Have you talked with your PT about how you might adjust your exercise to avoid the strain on your hamstring? If not, do so.
Teresa
Teresa, the bike seat is at lowest level. The resistance is at 1. Maybe i should go back to 0 resistance. Ill talk with therapist.
Thanks for responses.
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