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Kneeling with artificial knee
I have touched on this in other messages, but not in a focused manner. As an avid gardener, kneeling is essential for me. Almost 3 months after TKR, things are generally going very well. I have forced myself to get used to the weird, “ball bearing/metal” feeling in the knee by not avoiding, but embracing times when it can be pushed/bumped against surfaces (soft, like side of mattress while making bed, hard, as in kitchen cabinet doors while cooking), and I sense a semi-acceptance of the odd sensation. I know many/most people simply don’t do it or can’t do it... I’m looking for those who are as stubborn as I am and want to find out how you managed to ultimately feel normal-ish.
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Maybe try your first time while your in the presence of another to help you in case it hurts or you need help.. 😉
I just had my 12 week check up. I can kneel, if there is pain I shift but usually just uncomfortable. My dr. said it was fine, his PA told me no as it was plastic. I use lotsa padding under it.
This tool has been a life-saver for me since I love gardening but can’t kneel well or get up by myself. It can be flipped over to kneel and the handles allow me to push down to stand up. It can also be used to sit on. The legs fold in for storage.
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2 ReactionsI love my garden kneeler, and have been using it for about 15 years. The older I get, the more I appreciate it - especially the help getting up, and when flipped, a spot for a quick rest.
We are helping our daughter work on an older home, and my husband keeps it close by when doing repairs.
Sue
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1 ReactionWow! Your doc actually said you can run?! i thought this was something you were never supposed to do with a TKR. I was told jut the opposite. i miss running. 🙁
yes, he did. lots of runners go to him because they want to run or down hill ski etc. it hurt having it hammered in but it was well worth it. Do not run more than a couple of miles as i had to have the hip replaced on the same leg..
there was a gentleman there that i met who was early 60's running 50-60 miles a week with 2 full knee replacements.. they were both put in by my doctor ;-).
@lorrainecb: I have a suggestion of how to get up off the floor after a fall with TKR knees (just tried it to make sure it’s nice and easy): get yourself in a position where you are laying on your back. Slightly bend your knees, turn your body onto the side, raise and twist your upper body to put your hands in what I’d call the “push-up” position. Now you’re set to brace, rotate, and engage your feet (not knees, they never touch the floor) to lever yourself into a downward facing dog position, then walk your hands back toward your feet, and straighten up. Voila, you’re standing. Wish I had the technical skills to do a video, but with a little practice the whole act takes 10 seconds max. I’m about to be 72 in a few weeks, so age is no reason not to try this.
I was wondering about this . I’m terrified to kneel . My replacement is 5 months now and I had a lot of problems but doing much better still don’t want to take any chances .