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Miserable from TKR: What can I do to get better?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 26, 2022 | Replies (88)

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@ellerbracke

@tracy70: One more thing I wanted to mention: it would be super helpful if you had access to an indoor pool. At the 5 week mark I joined a small, local, senior fitness center with a pool, and the person in charge mapped out a knee rehab program to be done in the water. Basically targeting the same muscles, and same movements, but it is soooooo much less painful to do this in the pool. Of course, depending on where you live, you may not want to risk an indoor crowd. The pool I used is part of a retirement community, so there are strict protocols, very high standards regarding sanitizing, limits to the # of persons allowed in at any one time, and you have to disclose your vaccination status. Not a problem for me.........

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I second this - heartily! Some options to check into (PT may have info for you) besides a senior community - some large rehab facilities (especially inpatient) have warm (88-93F) pools, and you can get a pass to use after a therapy session in them. Some Y's have a therapeutic pool (aka infant water class pool) available at certain hours. At our Y we can get a pass for a nominal fee with a PT referral & one pool session. I just was notified that ours is available again with Covid rules in place.
Sue

Thank you for that information. I will definitely look into it.