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@saeternes : Next time you see Alex, could you ask him something? Once I reached 132 degrees (more now, that was about 6 to 7 weeks post surgery) one of the PT’s mentioned that 135 to 138 is about the upper limit of what an artificial knee is designed for. When I asked my surgeon, he did not seem to set any limits (probably figuring that knee function after TKR is self-limiting). I’ve always been curious what the consensus is. Your therapist sounds like a dedicated specialist, so his answer might be interesting. Thanks!!
I personally know 1 lady, about 65 or so, that can actually touch her heel to her butt - but only once she has done a 45 minute water aerobics class. And supporting/pulling ankle with hand to get the leg bent all the way.
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@ellerbracke Your flex is enviable. No matter how much I pull there is no way I can get that leg nearly to where the woman you mention does. One of the water instructors I had said to do my back knee bend on the side of the pool, putting my foot as high as I can on the pool wall. When I did it in open water I wasn't really straight and she said doing it on the side would be better for me so that's what I do after I've finished my water workout.
@saeternes I too have heard that @ 135 or so is the best you can expect to achieve but I suppose it is possible that you can do more with the newer knees. I don't think it is ever expected that you will be able to touch your heel to your butt but your friend is proving them wrong. I think I did hear that going too far could actually damage the knee but it was a while ago that I heard all of that discussed, well before my last TKR.
JK