Chondromalacia Patellae - Knee Problems - Are my riding days over?

Someone with knee problems is almost always steered away from quad extensions. Here's some good info.
https://www.t-nation.com/training/truth-about-leg-extensions

 

I'd find a new Dr and tell them what I'd like to achieve and see what options they give.
Having a Dr and PT that is as on the same page as you and willing to help you work is important, and it's also important for you to know how much riding means to you and how willing you are to work at it.
I've had DR's tell me I'd never have full motion in my hand again after breaking both on a dirt bike, found a new Dr and now I have full motion and he's also the one who suggested that I get into track riding.
I also had a partial paralyzed leg from a fluke incident, the Drs couldn't offer any help, so I said screw it started pt and did my first road races with it like that.
So I can understand the helpless feeling when the Drs aren't helping, if it's what you want you just have to keep trying.

 

Guys, really... thanks for your input, this is exactly what I'm talking about, I have lost some hope in doctors. I know not every doctor is like this, but I feel like no one has my back when it comes to health more than myself. So far going to a doctor hasn't felt they really are trying to fix the issue more so than putting a bandaid and getting you out of office quick, if you don't mean a surgery (yet).

Knowing about other people's stories and how they overcame the "impossible" makes me continue to work at it and look for a way out. Thanks everyone. Hope to see more of you chime in.

 

Contact Dr. Kenneth Pohl, Kettering hospital. Dayton, Ohio.

Knee and hip specialist. He is the guy Dr`s go to for their work.

he will have your answer, either way.

 

If you end up not being able to fold yourself onto an R1 anymore, I'd suggest looking at an ADV type bike. Plenty of them around now with lots of power and good enough handling to enjoy TD's at least, if not racing.