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Quad Muscle not getting stronger......
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I actually was using this machine when in PT quite a bit...now just doing short arc lifts with the roller under my leg, full leg extensions on the bed as well as raising and lowering like you said I also am riding the bike and pulling my foot back toward by but and things are actually loosening up quite a bit. The hinged knee brace helps tremendously as it doens't let my leg extend to far while supporting the side of the leg with the hinges on either side. I"m looking forward to seeing how I progress in a few more weeks on my own with the recommendations of the second surgeon's suggestions.
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Hey Cindy I'm glad to hear you are biking - I'm assuming it's a stationary bike. In my first year of recovery, I rode a recumbent bike at a fairly low RPM for 30 minutes, 4 or 5 times/week. I also did a fair amount of resistance training - mostly squats and quad sets to strengthen those leg muscles, and a lot of stretching and core exercises.
With a solid recovery underway, I've graduated to spin classes and am doing less resistance training. My leg muscles are in good shape and now I'm focusing on cardio. I dropped from 190 lbs to 165 since last August, all visceral (torso) fat. I can actually see my abs and obliques! I use a heart rate monitor on my Apple Watch.
Anyway keep up the good work. Persistence pays off with joint replacement. All the best to you.
Joe