How to Rehabilitate a Bowling Knee Injury

You knees are a valuable part of your bowling game. An injury to one or both will force you off of the lanes for a long time. However, if you have already injured your knee, there are several steps you can take to rehab the joint and get yourself back into bowling shape.

Instructions

  1. How to Rehabilitate a Bowling Knee Injury

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      Break in a new pair of shoes. A major cause of knees buckling or bending in uncomfortable ways are shoes that are not properly ready for the hardwood. Breaking them in will ensure your glide and finish are fluid and keeps a lot of stress off your knees.

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      Adjust your stance, don’t lock the legs as much. Also do not flex them too much. Find a smooth, gentle motion between the two that will ensure the least amount of impact to your tender knees.

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      Relax your muscles before going into your motion. This helps release tension across the entire body which will make your bowling easier on the legs. Practice being natural and not thinking too much about your shot.

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      Stretch your legs and knees before bowling. Giving your knees a small workout will increase their flexibility and allow them to bounce back from injury faster. Stretching also helps prevent future injuries.

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      Purchase a knee brace. A knee brace adds stability to your knee and helps flexibility, which will keep your knee from backsliding. There are many companies on the Internet that specialize in bowling knee braces. Also check with your local alley, as they may sell this product.

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      Do squats. Squatting exercises improve your quadricep strength, an important component of strengthening your knee muscles for bowling. To complete a successful forward squat, stand with your feet shoulder-length apart. Lower your body to the ground, bending your knees and keeping your back straight. Go down so your butt is slightly higher than your knees then return to your upright position.