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Stairs after TKR (1 side, 72 yrs old)

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 21, 2023 | Replies (54)
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@cathyanne

Correct! However, after a few weeks my PT wanted me to start going DOWN with alternating - they stayed with me to observe and made me go very slowly. Now my home exercises include two sets of up and down, alternating. HOWEVER holding on to the rail. OH MY while I type two bald eagles are fighting while flying over the Spokane River. I love living in Idaho!

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Dec 16, 2023

That's interesting Cathy. I can see why they'd have you alternate knees after two months, but not in the first weeks. I don't think it does any damage to do it earlier, it's just more painful.

But yeah, eventually we have to get used to walking down stairs using both legs. Sounds like you had a great recovery! Good for you and Idaho sounds beautiful! Enjoy life!

(I did visit Cour DeLaign - I know I'm mangling the spelling. We ate at a restaurant on the lake. Stunning!)

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