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lorene30860
lorene30860

My physio recommended I try cycling (stationary). As I'm still unable to fully rotate the pedals she said to go "forward and backwards", rotating them as far as I could until, eventually, I would be able to rotate fully. 

All was going well until a few days back when my un-operated side foot slipped off the pedal which allowed the TKR side to fully rotate.

Well, ouch to say the least!! It killed (not literally obviously), but it hurt greatly may I say? After a few tears popped out, and much gnashing of teeth went on, my leg ached tremendeously for a while and swelled quite a lot. I immediately iced it and rested (and haven't been near the bike again).

My question is, could I have damaged it? Now the flex I'm able to do is less than before and the pain, while not too bad, is certainly a little more. 

Thank you. 

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  • ElaineA
    ElaineA lorene30860

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    I agree, if my knee is hurting I take some meds and get on the bike. It really eases it. You feel it as soon as you get off. I am looser and able to walk about again.
  • danie61
    danie61 lorene30860

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    Hi lorene30860 yes the stat bike in my laNGUAGE AFRIKAANS I CALL IT A MARTELPYP sorry caps but was meant to be lol it was like a machine that was used to do terrable things to criminals of henious crimes or so i thought when i got on the first time ha ha i think climbing mnt everest is easier. but allas after some same difficultys and just mounting it i got the hang of it now on 12 weeks 15 mins twice a day on 50% settingn, have some fat to lose too lol but keep it slow and continue dont stop and dont overdo please this is where more means less regards danie 61 south africa

     

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