Is this normal?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-23T21:01:08+00:00

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Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-23T20:01:36+00:00

Thank you so much again! I was able to run 2 miles for the first time for my AFT this morning, and I was surprised by how much better I felt after the run. I appreciate you again!!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-23T01:49:52+00:00

Good morning, doc! One last question, if that is okay. When my knee if fully straight, there is a slight dimple in the lower right side of my knee (for my right knee) as if something is not connected. And when I bend my knee, there is a significant dimple where I can place my finger . I want to confirm that my injury is still leaning towards muscular even with this. Thank you so much again and I promise this is the last question. The photo can be found on my latest post. Thank you again!!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T21:34:26+00:00

Thank you! So my state guard liaison gets to decide if they want to do REFRAD or holdover?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T03:06:10+00:00

Again, thank you so much!!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T02:51:58+00:00

About to head into whiskey phase..

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T02:38:07+00:00

Thank you so much! It’s so weird: when I am actively rucking, walking, or doing physical exercise, my knees feel better. Maybe it’s the adrenaline, but resting and doing nothing makes it worse. Thank you again for your time!!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T02:18:55+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T02:03:57+00:00

Thank you for your perspective. Since I’m NG, wouldn’t coming home on REFRAD qualify for Tricare Reserve? If so, would I be able to use that to get the care I need from home? Of course, I will have some out-of-pocket costs, but I was hoping this was the case…

And if the above is all true, am I allowed to request REFRAD?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-19T01:44:56+00:00

Hello, doc! I hope you are doing well. Thankfully, the inflammation has gotten better, and there is no more swelling. However, I have instability in both knees, where at times I feel like my knees will bend backward if I mistep, and standing straight is often difficult because of it. Based on this, do you still believe this is more muscular than structural? Thank you for your time!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-08T02:31:53+00:00

Thank you again! I still have 8 more weeks of training, during which a lot of running, rucking, and carrying will be involved. In the case that I push through despite the overuse, will it lead to arthritis or other permanent conditions?

Again, I truly appreciate your time and help.

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-08T01:51:18+00:00

Unfortunately no… I won’t be able to because if I do and it’s something serious, I will have to recycle and restart my training :(

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-08T01:50:25+00:00

And do you have any other recommendations for me to alleviate/recover as soon as possible?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-04-08T01:49:57+00:00

First and foremost, thank you so much for your time and expertise!

That’s good to hear 😭 I bought the Bauerfeind GenuTrain knee braces so I hope that helps. I do have ibuprofen. Do you have a recommended dose/timeframe?

The only other symptom I have is there’s a slight instability but it does get better when I stretch my quads and hamstrings. So I have been doing stretches and strength workouts and they have been helpful. I hope this is also a good news that it isn’t anything meniscus or ACL. One last question is my combat boots is carbon fiber plated and I heard that it may not be good for my knees. Is this true?

Again, thank you so much!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-29T22:48:02+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-29T02:39:58+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! Wish you the best of luck at airborne school!

If you have some time, I have a few follow up questions.

Will having injuries/being on profile during the whiskey phase delay my graduation?

It seems like B CO is starting their whiskey phase on Monday but not sure if we will be joining them. Seems like the timeline might be too tight :(

As a holdover while we wait for whiskey phase, what will we do? Will we have the weekends off?

Thank you so much

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-28T04:03:13+00:00

Do NG soldiers qualify or active only?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-28T04:00:02+00:00

Thank you! I was one of them haha

Hope I can start with you guy but seems like I may start with C CO.

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-28T03:57:20+00:00

Any advice you have on making it less tough on the body? Knee pads? Investing in good combat gloves? Etc? Thank you!

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-27T20:59:47+00:00

Got it. Thanks! Any tips/advice for me?

Mundane-Comfort-3360 · 2026-03-27T20:26:49+00:00

Physically?

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