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@jenniferkn

I’ve had a tight band feeling but attribute it to swelling that still must be inside the knee. I feel it’s the patella and soreness related to surgery. It is not as bad now that its been eight weeks Post Op today. I go back to work next week so I’m hoping each week I see more improvement. My ROM is fairly good at 118 degrees, but I am hoping for more improvement so I can do quad stretches evenly on both legs. I estimate I will need at least 135 to do that comfortably.

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Jennifer,

If the tightness is on the side of the knee, look up stretches for the illio tibial band (ITB). 118 is very good. Usually 120 is the target. I don't think you need to get to 135, or even 130 to do the quad stretches. Get as far past 120 as is reasonable and you should be fine.

Joe