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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 11 6:49pm | Replies (811)
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@chickenhaslips

Hello everyone.Its Chicken has Lips . TKR a year
ago . Severely bothered by ITBand Syndrome from
eight weeks on . In the last six’s weeks it’s gotten
dramatically better. On the advice of my surgeon,I
rode a bike or recumbent one 2-3 days a week, lifted weights 2-3 times a week to build up the leg muscles.And I have added muscle and strength to balance the knee.Also , I got fitted for orthotics. I think that helped a lot too .Before that regimen I tried stretching,ultrasound and PT . I think strengthening the quads and adductor muscles were critical. Good Luck

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 22, 2020

@chickenhaslips Thank you for this positive information about the interference of the IT Band issue. I wish everyone had a surgeon who was hanging in there with you through the healing process. Hat’s off to you for your diligence as a patient.

May you be happy and free today.
Chris
PS.....I am framing this one!

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autp17 | @autp17 | Jan 10, 2021

I had a TKR 18 weeks ago and have had IT Band Syndrome from day one. I found Active Release Technique (ART) which has helped me. They focus on the hip and IT Band. After 1 treatment I have improved. I will need at least 4 treatments. Check into this if you are still having the problem.

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