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Truth about Total Knee Replacements
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 26 1:17pm | Replies (126)Comment receiving replies
I'm 11 months into a TKR and I still to range of motion stretches. I do one (leg extension) daily now, and I do a bend the knee stretch a couple of times a week. I do this one only a couple of times a week because I have great range of motion bending my knee and I just want to keep that up.
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Ah, yes, Rick. Often we rehab from surgery, injury or illness, begin to feel better, and Poof! we just quit.
Staying in shape is a lifelong effort, not just a moment in time.
6 years my hip replacement, while dealing with other health issues, I became quite sedentary, stopped going to the health club, etc. About 6 months later I had a raging case of bursitis and the ortho reminded me as he injected the site that "stretching is forever" - I have been fine ever since!
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@rickraleigh I actually think that I probably did not do enough PT at home after my TKRs. I think if I had kept at it more I might be better off now, but you get to the point where it's too late for that.
What is your flex? Mine hovers around 120+ or - in both knees.
JK