Not to get all theraputic on you, but can you deadlift without pain?
Is your squat movement painful even with very little (bare bar) weight?
What are the credentials of your PTs? Do they squat?
Originally Posted by smokepole
5. I have a torqued knee with ACL reconstruction and a torn meniscus that's mildly arthritic and squats with a barbell are painful and therefore not recommended by a few different trainers I've worked with (professionals), even with an elevated heel.
So I'm stuck with a couple squat machines that don't make my knee hurt, and have to lay off even those from time to time.
