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Had a non-displaced vertical patella fracture (with some level 2 ligament and meniscus damage) 9 weeks ago. No surgery, treated with a splint, then a cast, and now a kneebrace (unlocked after week 6).
I've been doing a lot or ROM and AROM exercises, and straight-leg lifts with ankle weigts since week 6. Also walking wthout crutches since week 5. My knee feels sore and tight, but I keep doing these exercises because I was told that it is normal. It feels more sore than at week 6, but I don't know if it's good soreness (from exercise) or bad soreness (from overdoing it).
Should I stop doing these activities until the soreness subsides or is it normal? I know pain comes with PT, but I can't determine between what is healthy soreness and what might be prolonging my recovery or further damaging my knee.
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ihavenonickname Garet
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Elevation above your head and icing isvery important. Both reduce swelling which reduces pain.
I like the gel packs from the pharmacy because they do not leak, they are flat without ice points, they remain cold longer. I would purchase four medium rectangle ones...two frozen on your knee with two in the freezer ready to use.
Garet ihavenonickname
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Yes, good suggestions. I went to the doctor today. He was just a general doctor, not an orthopaedic doctor (the only appointment i could get on short notice). He recommended that I take a few days off the physiotherapy until the pain subsides. Why didn't I think of that! Haha.
I guess I expect there to be pain involved in PT so it's not easy to recognise when I'm overdoing it. Just want my leg to get strong faster, but need a break now and then too I suppose.
ihavenonickname Garet
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