esther, thanks for your reply - sorry I have only just seen it.

I will try to suggest the physio evaluates her hip and core strength, not just the knee itself, but judging by the reaction so far I will be seen as an armchair physiotherapist who should leave the job to the professionals! I do believe, of course, that the right therapist will not be offended by my input but am not sure yet whether that is the reality.

So far since my last post.

Have not actually started physiotherapy because the authorisation from the hospital has not yet arrived - they say it was posted on 16th October. More phone calls tomorrow trying to track it down. In the meantime we have seen a doctor specialising in rehabilitation (who is also a friend). He will start her on physio at his clinic even without the hospital document, but there are no vacancies at present. He examined her knee (both knees in fact) and has said she needs physio 30 to 60 mins every day for three months. He says she can train, but to stop if it hurts.

We also saw a physio connected to the gym club, who told her to stop all training, not to do anything that involves a "reception" (translating here but I'm sure you know what I mean). She has water on the knee too.

Neither of these professionals investigated anything other than her knee, not feet, hips, back etc....so this is what I'm up against. Grrrrrrr

Daughter herself is frustrated and depressed - her knee is hurting a lot in the last few days - We have allowed her to go to training and she confirms she's avoiding all actions involving the knee. However, I'm thinking of pulling her out of it totally for the next week - which she will won't like one little bit. She has just started training with a fab new partner who's 16 and at European level. It would be easier if she was in plaster from hip to ankle then she would be forced to stop!

Am very frustrated that I still haven't managed to get her started on physio which she obviously desperately needs.