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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I used to be able to do this easily but I have had some bad knee issues and I cannot put weight on them while they are in a deep bend without my IT band snapping over my knee cap, essentially paralyzing me with intense pain until it snaps back. I am exceedingly careful now getting up and going to the floor, as if I were 80. I need to work out more and regain the strength I lost after the last surgery though. Until then I was in very good shape, could still do the splits, hold a 4 minute plank, etc. With age the most stunning thing is just how quickly it goes to put and how hard it is to bounce back. [/quote]

I recommend continuing to work on it but use an assist (a table, a chair, changing position) to avoid the discomfort with your knees. The more you do it, little by little you will build up strength in supporting muscles and it will make it easier. I have poorly aligned knees, tight hamstrings and IT band, but have regained this ability via PT, even though I still don't have enough flexibility in my hips/kneees to touch my toes from a straight legged position (well technically I can do it if I really round my back but this is bad for your lower back so I don't do it this way).[/quote]

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