The doctor has told me I have torn a muscle, just above my right knee, when playing squash. I have recently started to wear a knee protection that wraps around with 3 velcro fastenings. Could this be partly to blame for the injury?

Squash is notoriously bad for the knees, though a fantastic sport. There's always a downside isn't there?

You may not find your knee recovers without a break for the tissues to heal fully but as you are fit, it shouldn't take long as your circulation will be good.

Apply some Atrogel^®, take some Atrosan^® tablets and give it a couple of weeks.

You could probably cycle, row or swim to keep your fitness levels in the meantime.

Best wishes

Earle