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by JRT6
July 1st, 2008, 9:48 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Knee arthritis & rowing
Replies: 42
Views: 82412

I wanted to add that I am new to rowing so I have just gotten over my breakin period of finding my style and I wanted to empasize that only bending my knees about 1/3 the way on each stroke is the most comfortable, yet I'm still getting a great workout. When I watch the instructional with the full k...
by JRT6
July 1st, 2008, 9:38 am
Forum: Health & Fitness
Topic: Knee arthritis & rowing
Replies: 42
Views: 82412

I used to run so when my knee arthritis got worse I was told that rowing was a good alternative (I don't bend my knees deep) Other people who develop arthritis who were rowers get told to stop rowing. So what is right? I believe that continued use of a joint is mandatory for the joint longevity. For...
by JRT6
June 28th, 2008, 4:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Breast cancer survivors?
Replies: 6
Views: 4048

My wife is a stage 3b surivor with lymphnode removal. Her doctor advised against rowing because of the risk of developing lymphodema with the repetitive motion of the arms. I would check with your doctor first because living life with a compression sleeve on your arm would suck.