Pain when Squatting

[Hipbone]

I had surgery (meniscus repair) little over 2 weeks ago and have been doing very little training (other than some rehab) almost exclusively lower body. I have no pain when doing deadlifts anymore but still a slight pain when squating (bw) past parallel (ATG). The pain isn't in my knee but above the knee in the Vastus Mediali area. I can work through it with a little discomfort but I am hoping that it is something that will go away.

Is this a normal feeling when getting back to squats after a long layoff or post knee surgery? I am assuming that its more of a muscle soreness/weakness from the inactivity (little leg work since November 2006) than another problem but was wondering if anyone had advice.

Thanks

P.S. I plan to talk to my DR about it at my next appointment in a couple of weeks.

[UConnJulie]

If you are only 2 weeks post op from a meniscal REPAIR, I would avoid ATG squats ... and talk to your surgeon ... and if necessary demonstrate for him as many surgeons are not well versed in various exercises.

[Hipbone]

Thanks for your concern Julie. I talked to my surgeon about 4 days after my surgery and he said I was cleared to get back into lifting, to just do what I can handle. I do have an appointment with him for another check up in a couple of weeks but was wondering if anyone had past experiences similar to mine to see if should proceed with squats until my check up.

[UConnJulie]

Well, if that's what he said, and you are confident that he knows what a full squat looks like, then okay. But clearly you aren't "handling" full ATG squats, so I would lay off them until things are healed a bit more.

[OldGuy]

I thought the rule was "if it hurts don't do it".

[imike24]

You should talk to your doctor first. Don't attempt it unless you are 100% sure it is safe to do so. Your health is more important than anything else.
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