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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 12 10:25am | Replies (37)

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@molly7234

Hi Molly is back. I had my total knee replacement September 23. I have been going to physical therapy twice a week since then was progressing nicely. Good range of motion and flexion. However, Monday I was having some nerve pain on the left side of the new knee and upon doing repetitions of standing from sitting, without help of hands, after about six of these, my leg buckled with increased pain up the outside tband I felt such nausea and pain. More than I’ve had during this whole recovery. I am now back to not being able to stand without help, Walker, etc ugh

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Replies to "Hi Molly is back. I had my total knee replacement September 23. I have been going..."

Hey Molly. Sept 23 wasn't that long ago. I'm certainly no knee surgeon. It sounds like you may have overdone it with the reps from standing to sitting. I suggest icing it, resting it, and elevating as much as possible. I know these are common suggestions, but they may help you recover a bit faster and get back to exercises.

Finally, until the swelling from the surgery subsides, I'm not sure that standing exercises are best right now. Again a suggestion - maybe work on the flexion and extension exercises for a while.

All the best to you. Joe