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R Knee, Hyperextension

2013-04-10 – 2013-05-16

Grade: 2

Hyper extended knee tripping on the floor with weight over top. Immediate pain from hard compression. Mild swelling after 5hrs. Day after reached swelling peak on a medium scale. Two days after feeling better but need to see an Orthopedic doctor to confirm. Possible ACL or meniscus issue. Could also be inflammation confined to joint capsule best case.

Needed five weeks of rest from running. Cycling was therapeutic and may have helped healing process.