Thanks guys. To give you a little more info, it was a lateral patellar subluxation (or in Layman's terms my left kneecap fully slipped to the outside of the body) I've done it before on my right knee, but got lazy with PT so I definitely need to strengthen the surrounding muscles this time.
As of now I'm just icing and resting it. Probably going to try a few minor exercises today to test the waters.
As far as squats, I've been avoiding them for a while because of my knee issues but I think the only way to prevent future problems is to work slow and steady.
@prophylaxis any suggestions for exercises that promote hip flexibility?
Edit @hades I would kill to be able to do 5 one legged squats on each leg. That's going to be my year-long fitness goal
As of now I'm just icing and resting it. Probably going to try a few minor exercises today to test the waters.
As far as squats, I've been avoiding them for a while because of my knee issues but I think the only way to prevent future problems is to work slow and steady.
@prophylaxis any suggestions for exercises that promote hip flexibility?
Edit @hades I would kill to be able to do 5 one legged squats on each leg. That's going to be my year-long fitness goal