If you are reading this and have 1st hand experience, or perhaps know anyone who have tried stem cell therapy for meniscus injuries please let me know.
For years now I've had meniscus related injuries. Basically, my right knee was scoped in 2012, it was a degenerative meniscus tear on the medial side. I am somewhat flat-footed and been running since 1997. Bad genes? Lack of correction (insoles)? Unfortunate step that I can't pin-point to?
Then in 2017 I started having pain in my left knee. It turned out to be the flap-type meniscal injury. Had to get that one scoped, too.
At least I've got both fixed now, right?
Not too fast. In 2018, just after Xterra Lake Tahoe my right knee started to bother me again. The doc said I should try physical therapy first before allowing me to get an MRI. I knew what was happening but I had no choice. After 2 months of no improvement it was finally revealed that I again have some level of meniscal tear in my right knee and a condition that is like arthritis. I have trouble getting up, am sore after running but not necessarily during.
The doc thinks I should stop running altogether and focus on other non weight bearing activities such as cycling and swimming. I mean that's great but I just don't want to give up on racing yet.
I found some stuff about stem cell therapy (also called regenerative therapy, brand name as Regenexx).
Basically I was just wondering if anyone had any luck with it or heard anything good or bad about this type of treatment. I had no luck finding anything promising.
Thanks peeps!
For years now I've had meniscus related injuries. Basically, my right knee was scoped in 2012, it was a degenerative meniscus tear on the medial side. I am somewhat flat-footed and been running since 1997. Bad genes? Lack of correction (insoles)? Unfortunate step that I can't pin-point to?
Then in 2017 I started having pain in my left knee. It turned out to be the flap-type meniscal injury. Had to get that one scoped, too.
At least I've got both fixed now, right?
Not too fast. In 2018, just after Xterra Lake Tahoe my right knee started to bother me again. The doc said I should try physical therapy first before allowing me to get an MRI. I knew what was happening but I had no choice. After 2 months of no improvement it was finally revealed that I again have some level of meniscal tear in my right knee and a condition that is like arthritis. I have trouble getting up, am sore after running but not necessarily during.
The doc thinks I should stop running altogether and focus on other non weight bearing activities such as cycling and swimming. I mean that's great but I just don't want to give up on racing yet.
I found some stuff about stem cell therapy (also called regenerative therapy, brand name as Regenexx).
Basically I was just wondering if anyone had any luck with it or heard anything good or bad about this type of treatment. I had no luck finding anything promising.
Thanks peeps!
Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention! Attention!
There's one last event left at Harmon Lake on
September 24, 2016.
The event will take an early, but not too early start at 9am (rego at 8am).
Short distance will be approximately 3 miles while the longer event will hover around 7 miles.
We might just throw in an even longer distance as well!
Of course, all of the BisMan Trail Run Series events are FREE!
See you out on the trails!
Don't be afraid of getting a little dirty.
Bismarck-Mandan Trail Run Series
The Bismarck-Mandan Trail Run Series is a string of events held on the finest trails in the Bismarck/Mandan area.
The events are to provide you an another way to enjoy our beautifully maintained parks and the short but unforgettable summers we are granted by mother nature.
Each event is unique as each event will be held on different trails.
Events will be timed and top three male and female runners will be awarded.
It's up to you how many events you do. You are welcome to do them all or just pop in and run your favorite trail or the one you haven't been on.
Distance: short (1 loop- 3.6-4 miles), long (2 loops- 7.2-8miles).
Actual distance varies by location.
Registration:
At each location on race day;
Free! (Free will donations are welcome)
Registration includes bib number, marked course, and chance to win raffle items provided by our donors.
More information: email daniel@danielmolnar.net
Rain of shine we will be out there!
The events are to provide you an another way to enjoy our beautifully maintained parks and the short but unforgettable summers we are granted by mother nature.
Each event is unique as each event will be held on different trails.
Events will be timed and top three male and female runners will be awarded.
It's up to you how many events you do. You are welcome to do them all or just pop in and run your favorite trail or the one you haven't been on.
Distance: short (1 loop- 3.6-4 miles), long (2 loops- 7.2-8miles).
Actual distance varies by location.
Registration:
At each location on race day;
Free! (Free will donations are welcome)
Registration includes bib number, marked course, and chance to win raffle items provided by our donors.
More information: email daniel@danielmolnar.net
Rain of shine we will be out there!
Results
July 2, 2016- Sleepy Hollow
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July 23, 2016- McDowell Dam
August 13, 2015- Sunset Park
August 27, 2015- Ft. Lincoln
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