Exercise after TKR
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Good morning everyone. I'm just over 3 weeks TKR and I have some questions regarding exercise - I have been given various ones - sliding knee on bed, lifting leg with straight leg, lifting bent leg etc - ideally how often during the day should I be doing these?
Also, if my knee is feeling painful BEFORE doing the exercises (ie on a really bad day) should I still continue and do them?
And lastly, when sitting down, it's really uncomfortable with feet on the floor, it's really uncomfortable - should I be pushing myself to carry on sitting like that or should I just sit with it raised?
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moandrieu susan33930
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As others said, definitely some pain meds early enough before to help me get through. And the PT said ice about 1/2 hour afterward, to allow it to naturally cool off from the exercise.
My sofa all of the sudden felt too low to the ground, so I usually sat on my bed, with my leg out in front of me. The nice thing is, because of this I have zero problems with my legs being straight and I would bend them enough throughout the day that I have a great bend as well.
And, your body knows when you need an occassional break. But don't get lazy and take advantage of it. If you are hurting because you over did it the day before, go easy on yourself and do some modified exercises.
hazel14959 moandrieu
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sueoz susan33930
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susan33930 sueoz
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jackieyj susan33930
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janice60986 susan33930
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i too take painkillers an hour before (as advised somewhere else in the site) but still the exercises hurt. Maybe I am expecting too much too soon. As a dancer (although I am just 70 I was very fun) I expected it to be easier.I don't think physios clearly explain just how painful the exercises are. All they impress on you is that "you must do the exercises". Similarly it would be nice if you had a follow up visit in the first few days after discharge. You really do feel on your own.
I am looking forward to a night where I get more than 2and half hour's continuous sleep.
By the way, the site has been a great comfort despite the above. Thank you to all contributors.