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Trouble sleeping after TKR: What helped you sleep?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 28 10:46am | Replies (127)
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@heyjoe415

I'd suggest getting a leg raiser on amazon. It elevates the feet and knees above the heart.

And for anyone thinking about a TKR, exercise before the surgery and absolutely, positively do the PT and exercises at homeafter the surgery. So many people think seeing the PT twice a week is enough. Wrong! Exercise everyday.

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evon | @evon | Feb 11, 2023

Totally agree re the exercises. PT after surgery said “muscles have memory” and a good pre-op prep helps so much with post-op recovery. I did PT developed surgical prep program for a year prior. 5 days post-surgery I was lifting my leg up & down from bed. Prep made a huge difference. I have no doubt it will help in recovery too. Right now doing prescribed exercises 2x day. It’s a commitment - exercises & icing after is pretty much 2 hrs a day. And I know I’ll have the best results if I continue to do a short program every day for rest of my life so I can stay mobile.

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