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Tomins
Tomins

I am in week 8 post RTKR.   I have just 2 days ago mastered going all the way around (backwards) on my recumbent exercise bike.  My first time all the way around I think I cried out... pain? surprise? and managed to do 3 more cycles around backwards.  My 4th time yesterday it still took almost 20 min of warming up... but then I made myself keep going around and did 20 backwards rotations/cycles.  My question is ... Will it always seem to need the warm up? I know its getting better.  My knee bend at best has been 95* and -15 on my straight.  I woke this morning and lying in bed can hardly bend at all.  I'm off to my physio soon and feel I need to do at least my exercise bike before I go.  I know that there are ups and downs but it seems each day I am almost starting over.... Anyone can comment on this?

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  • sharonc67
    sharonc67 Tomins

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    Hi, it was 12 weeks for me before I could even pedal backwards and that was with the physio!  I’m now 16 weeks and can now do 10 minutes forwards, improving all the time, I always warm up first though.  What you need to remember is that we are all different and the physio is there to help you, not for you to impress them!  If I do too much one day, I’ll rest a bit the following one, make sure you’re not overdoing it. Good luck.
    • Tomins
      Tomins sharonc67

      Posted

      Thanks Sharon.... all very good points!   I usually find it’s my bicycle time that is my warm up.  Then I launch into my remaining exercises.   My knee today has not got the bend that it had last week .  I know that also is a real part of the journey!  Ups and downs.
    • Tomins
      Tomins

      Posted

      One more question for you Sharon.... when you wake in the morning are you all seized up and stiff?  

       

    • sharonc67
      sharonc67 Tomins

      Posted

      It’s getting better but yes, very stiff. Looking forward to no stiffness in the morning.
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