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I have terrible knees due to athletics, and particulary, football. I had both knees scoped 20 years ago (I am 43), but there was more damage than mere cartilage damage. A couple of doctors have told me that I have the worst knees they have ever seen. I have been able to live a fairly active and mostly pain-free life until a couple of months ago. My knees constantly ache and I have lost all mobility in them. I can't straighten them all the way out and I can hardly move them back toward my buttocks. What is a good way to increase my range of motion, and hopefully, alleviate some of my pain?

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May 22, 2006 4:09 p.m. (49 minutes and 11 seconds later)

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Have they discussed knee replacement surgery with you or is that not an option they are willing to consider yet?

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Sent May 22, 2006 4:14 p.m. (5 minutes and 8 seconds later)

They said eventually I would need it, but I am still pretty young. What has caused my loss of range of motion so quickly? I coached football last fall with no problems, but after the first of the year my knees became still and ached. What can I do to get back some range of motion?

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May 22, 2006 4:21 p.m. (6 minutes and 12 seconds later)

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