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1. MarkiMark - Member

   I had a knee operation about 3 months ago (arthroscopy + scraping etc). Following about a month of the bike I started cycling again, gently at first, but am now back to my normal 20 to 30 miles a day commuiting. I have tried a bit of reasonably hard offroad as well.

   While riding I don't experience too much pain (in fact none most of the time) but when walking and sitting there is a noticeable increase in pain.

   Whilst at the London bike show at the weekend I spoke to some guys on one of the stands promoting Trion:Z knee magnetic supports. They are aimed at promoting blood flow to the affected area, thereby increasing the speed of recovery from inflammation. I am considering getting one but wondered if anyone has any experience of wither the brand or the technology, and what thoughts you might have. Pretty much everything I have read (except the brand websites obviously) says that there is no medical base for the claims, and that it is not worth it.

   Any thoughts?

   Mark

   Posted 4 months ago #
2. clubber - Member

   Your namesake who runs ST has a pretty clear view

   It's BS. Like those stupid balance bands.

   Posted 4 months ago #
3. philconsequence - Member

   heating the area with a microwaveable fluffy toy will increase the blood flow more than magnets ever would.

   Posted 4 months ago #
4. teef - Member

   I'd try homoeopathy or reflexology instead

   Posted 4 months ago #
5. Ogg - Member

   you would be better off with a simple ice pack.

   Posted 4 months ago #
6. philconsequence - Member

   sneezing in a westward direction whilst dangling your testes in a double eggcup is a better solution.

   Posted 4 months ago #
7. IHN - Member

   Quackery.

   Pretty much everything I have read (except the brand websites obviously) says that there is no medical base for the claims, and that it is not worth it.

   Exactly.

   Posted 4 months ago #
8. cranberry - Member

   You'd be better off spending your money on:

   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Science-Ben-Goldacre/dp/0007240198

   It won't fix your knee, but then again a magnet won't either.

   Posted 4 months ago #
9. Penrod Pooch - Member

   Ice and elevation increases bloodflow.

   Posted 4 months ago #
10. IHN - Member

    Actually, they might work if you wear one of those copper bracelets at the same time. But then copper's not magnetic, so maybe not. Or maybe that's the point.

    Posted 4 months ago #
11. cupra - Member

    I can't relate this to humans but we have tried various copper and magnet fitted collars on older dogs that were starting to get a bit stiff in the back legs. The copper collar made a small difference on one dog but the magnets made a huge difference on the other which started to jump into the boot of the car instead of being lifted in or going up a ramp. It was 6 months since she had last done so. Nothing else in her life had changed and she doesn't know she has magnets on her collar. On a current older dog it has made no difference. We have kept the various collars to try. I guess if you think it works for you and you improve then it has worked in a round about way. I guess these supports aren't cheap?

    Posted 4 months ago #
12. tonyg2003 - Member

    Definitely you need to try sitting under a pyramid instead.

    Its all complete BS!

    Posted 4 months ago #
13. CaptJon - Member

    +1 on the Bad Science recommendation

    The magnet could induce a placebo effect, even now i've told you this. The colon and the 'Z' in the branding will help too, genuinely.

    Posted 4 months ago #
14. Drac - Moderator

    which started to jump into the boot of the car instead of being lifted in or going up a ramp.

    Probably pulled into the car, try a less powerful magnet.

    Posted 4 months ago #
15. MarkiMark - Member

    Thanks for all the responses. On the basis of those replies, can anybody recommend how I go about getting a disabled sticker for my bike.....

    Posted 4 months ago #
16. jonba - Member

    Thanks for all the responses. On the basis of those replies, can anybody recommend how I go about getting a disabled sticker for my bike.....

    Probably off ebay

    In all seriousness, go and see a professional physio (or other similar medical practitioner if they exist). If it was my knee I'd be happy to spend some money on getting it fixed. A few £'s on professional advice could make all the difference.

    Posted 4 months ago #
17. Mark - Resident Grumpy

    How effective it is is directly proportional to the amount of money you paid for it.

    Posted 4 months ago #

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