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DiscussionTight IT band after TKR: Does this tightness go away?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 7, 2023 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "The recommended exercises people have posted look excellent. Thank you for that. Awaiting surgery on 2nd..."
Self massage and stretching will help. A TKR is a traumatic surgery and can take up to one year to fully heal. Some heal faster than others. The good news is that the ITB can be stretched, unlike scar tissue. It's hard to be patient, but I'm sure you'll resolve it with what you know.