Gardien
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I was an ice hockey goaltender for 34 years, since age 4. Most places I lived we played year round, I have no idea how many seasons that equals. A few years ago, due to wear and tear & injuries, my knees started breaking down for no reason. For example, I was sitting on a sofa & something fell apart in my left knee, bad enough to require surgery. Another time, something fell apart in my right knee while I was asleep. Again, bad enough to require surgery, just so I could walk. My doctor knew I was a goalie and I also taught goaltending, so TKR was delayed as long as possible. We tried all sorts of taping, braces, etc to keep me on the ice. I finally got so bad I could not walk without crutches, because my knees buckled & gave way constantly. 8 weeks ago, I had bilateral TKR. The improvement is like a miracle. However, my doctor does not want me to return to hockey & I agreed to this before he operated. I also cannot teach now, because I cannot demonstrate to my students. I am looking for a sport that I can do now, with my new knees? The new knees do not move like my old knees, not designed for goaltending anyway. I am looking for a sport that is competitive, but will not break my implants?
Thank you.
Thank you.