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Skiing and returning to sport activities after TKR?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 4, 2021 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I have had both knees replaced. I was skiing in January after the second replacement surgery in July. I was excited to realize that the muscle memory is incredible. The joint did not learn how to ski, your muscles did. I began skiing at three years old and would have missed it terribly. This is my second season back after the new knees and I couldn't be more grateful. I have made a concerted effort to follow the exercises the my PT suggested to ready myself each season.
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@skiing54 Congratulations on returning to skiing! I know it is possible but since my husband is not enthused about it I have not. My ortho said it would be OK but that I should not go on overly challenging slopes and risk a fall on my knees. My son is an avid skier so for now I just enjoy it vicariously.
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@skiing54 - Wow! Welcome to Connect. So happy to hear such an amazingly uplifting report. I'm sure you have inspired many people on this site. Personally, I had my second TKR in January of this year - so I'm just 5 weeks into the recovery process. I'm curious whether you did any special PT to help you bounce back so well? Any tips appreciated for those of us still recuperating!