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Exercises on the bed

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susan27029
susan27029

hi all, had my wash and brush up' and now I'm gonna sort out "the leg". I find when sliding my leg up and down the bed that I get it up on my heel try to put my foot flat but then it gets stuck on the sheet as I try to go bac to my heel.  Any suggestions as I've tried a sock, a towel.  Has anyone else had this problem ? 

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  • susan33930
    susan33930 susan27029

    Posted

    I haven't had my TKR yet but someone told me He used a piece of laminate floor board to slide his foot on
  • anne07663
    anne07663 susan27029

    Posted

    Someone on here told me they put a plastic Baggie on their foot. 
  • allan87044
    allan87044 susan27029

    Posted

    I used a cookie sheet. Great ingenuity for all. I primarily used it sitting forward in chair.,to get leg to go backwards.
  • hazel14959
    hazel14959 susan27029

    Posted

    A small tea tray helps as well along with a belt or crepe banadage as a lever to pull your foot.
  • susan27029
    susan27029

    Posted

    Hi, thanks everyone, I have tried the plastic bag, oh so much better, such little things like this being passed on makes my journey so much easier . 

    Thanks 

    I hope everyone is progressing well.   Sue x 

    • PattyLee
      PattyLee susan27029

      Posted

      It's good that we can pass on these tips to each other.
  • Peglegbev
    Peglegbev susan27029

    Posted

    I had to lift my foot up and down as I was blessed with a pressure sore only heel but did use a plastic carrier bag to slide it mind you I find that when in bed on my side with the pillow between my knees I try and pull the blighted a mm more. !
    • Peglegbev
      Peglegbev

      Posted

      Blighter - anybody else got uncontrollable thumbs when texting. !!!
  • sarndra
    sarndra susan27029

    Posted

    When I was in Rehab, the physio gave me a skateboard to roll back & forth when sitting.  It is such a great way to improve your bend.  When I was discharged, I borrowed my grandsons.  You can buy a cheap one otherwise.
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