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Knee Replacement Stuck at 110 ROM
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 1, 2020 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
I had the opposite problem - great ROM, but in spite of diligent exercises only achieved full extension after 4 months. So I also walked sort of lopsided for a long time. It helped some that I kept telling myself / my brain, that my TKR knee is just a regular knee.... and to use it as such. Mental acrobatics, but even if it sounds weird, it did work to a certain extent.
Now - after almost 7 months post surgery, I still exercise the knee most days. Not sure if this is necessary, really, but I don’t want to regress.
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@ellerbrack I am starting to use the "mental" approach to trying to walk normal too. MY PT got me to 118 ROM yesterday and told me that it tells them and my OS (they send him reports) that there is no problem or scar tissue preventing me from getting there, it's just pain. With reduction of pain and swelling, plus continued exercise, I'll gain ROM. I am at 2 for extension and continuing exercise but walk like a pirate. I'm going to try your approach.