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It's been not easy but I have been doing everything PT has asked knee bends, extension, stretching calf, step up/step down, balance on one leg hold 10 seconds and switch, lean forward and bend knee. Now PT has added rocking on hands and knees 4x a day ,and bridging exercise. My knee bend is at 100-112 range. Doctor wants to see a 120 bend by now. I am Feeling so discouraged what more can i do?
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Hi! I am 5 weeks post op TKR. Have you tried heel slides with the strap? I put the strap on my foot and bring my knee up and back as close to my chest as I can. My flex is 110 with the strap. I do 30 at a time. Also the bike really loosens it up at therapy. My problem is my extension. I am at -3. I need to be 0. Today they put a hard plastic half moon under my heel and wanted me to relax the leg which dosnt lay flat....then put a 5lb weight on the knee to push it flat for 8 mins...Omg!!! I was ready to scream it hurt so bad but I pushed through and I'm still in pain!!! Just keep going! Trying and stressing to PT that your Dr wants that bend..I talk about it every session and they add a new exercise! Hope you feel better! We will all get there!