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12 months post rtkr

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mandy44301
mandy44301

Hi everyone. I'm excited to say after a harrowing first 5 months I am so happy I had the surgery. Now my problem is what exercise can I do safely. It seems my only option is yoga classes or the gym. I'm ok about yoga, not too keen on the gym but want to get rid of the floppy bits. Doing loads of walking that's my daily exercise just now. All the classes seem to have jumping and running. I used to love Zumba but that's not an option now. Any ideas?

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  • kenny_79365
    kenny_79365 mandy44301

    Posted

    Hey Mandy, I too am coming up on my 1 year anniversary. i have had a couple set backs along the way but my knee feels really good now! I have been, swimming, biking and walking. I was a runner before my knee replacement. I have had several lengthy conversation with my surgeon and have done a lot of research, i am going to do a careful and slow return to running. i know the risks! the key to what ever activity is to strengthen all the muscles that support your knee and maintain a healthy weight! good luck to you in what ever you chose to do!

    • mandy44301
      mandy44301 kenny_79365

      Posted

      Hi Kenny. Thanks for your reply. Never was into jogging but lived high impact classes. I know they're a no go and I will obviously have ti forsake my vanity for my knee. Good luck with the jogging.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX mandy44301

    Posted

    No jumping and running!!!! Instead of your knee lasting 25 years, it will deteriorate after three. Here's the list...

    Do's and Don't Post-TKR

    • kenny_79365
      kenny_79365 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      There is no standard answer!!! everyone is different! technology keeps evolving!

    • mandy44301
      mandy44301 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico. Just feeling so pleased with the knee. I obviously need to calm my head down. Thanks for putting me straight.

    • mandy44301
      mandy44301 kenny_79365

      Posted

      Kenny let me know how the jogging goes. Heard a few people went back to running.

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX kenny_79365

      Posted

      Yes, there is a standard answer...avoid anything that pounds or twists the knee...period. Every doc will tell you the same thing. Found this out when I had my hip replaced in '09. Told the doc I wanted to strap my skates on and get back to hockey. He said fine..."but I'll see you in three years for a new hip instead of the normal 25".

      Same with the knee. Depending on weight and intensity of running/jogging, your knee is loaded with anywhere from 5 to 18 times your body weight. The implant was not made to sustain that force over time. Also, twisting or torquing the knee can also wear it down or even dislocate it if the force is great enough.

      To fix this, it takes a revision...a new knee. The problem is that knee #2 is NEVER as tight and steady as the first one. You want to avoid this at all cost and get max life out of your first knee.

      How? Follow the list and avoid the not recommended activities. However...we all have free will. So make your choice and live with the consequences. Me? I gave up hockey to preserve my hip and also completely follow the precautions for my knee. Still your choice...

      Note: I hear that there are some new implants out there specifically designed to take more high intensity abuse. However, there is no data on how long they actually last in real life. For now, I'd play it safe. Just sayin'...

    • kenny_79365
      kenny_79365 mandy44301

      Posted

      i will!! a lot has changed in the last 10 years! it comes down to personal choice. i have been in the running world for decades and the number of people with new hips and knees that have returned to running continues to grow. it is true that there are no studies to say its safe to run, but there are also no studies that prove its not safe!As the quality of the joints continue to improve and the surgical procedures advance more and more are rethinking there position. its really awesome that more and more younger patients are benefiting from these advances. I am not telling anyone that they can or should run! Its an individual decision! I have did my research and am comfortable with my decision. keep me informed on your progress.

  • mandy44301
    mandy44301

    Posted

    I'm 49 so the thought of not doing exercise which I used to love doing takes a bit of coming to terms with. I'll get there.

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