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PT for how long?

Posted by dna41 @dna41, 2 days ago

I had my TKR on March 9, 2026. I had PT in my home 1 or 2 times a week until the end of May. Then I decided that I didn't need any more and I let the therapist go. Should I have gone longer? What is the common length of time?

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dmk | @dmk | 1 hour ago
In reply to @dna41 "@covidstinks2023 I think I am doing quite well. My range of motion is very good. My..." + (show)
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@covidstinks2023 I think I am doing quite well. My range of motion is very good. My main complaint now is balance. Also, my other knee needs a TKR so that makes it hard for me to tell how well I am doing because I'm still experiencing pain with stairs. squats, etc. I just didn't know what the suggested time-frame for PT was.

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@dna41 everyone is different I was in therapy 6 weeks pre TKR to strengthen then 5 months post TKR therapy. Yes balance for me was an issue of which my PT addressed. A good therapist knows when you are ready to be discharged five years later I’m getting ready for the other knee to be replaced and I do find balance is issue at times again which my pt will address

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