No full range... Is it a problem?
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Hi all
I'm 10 weeks post LTHR and feeling good. The only thing I'm struggling with is full range movement. I can't pull my bent knee to my chest, or turn it fully out (left to right should lying down). Consequently I still struggle with shoes.
I know I shouldn't look at others progress but I am concerned that I'm seizing up and won't ever get full range back!
Help!
Any advice gratefully taken
Thanks
Jelboy
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linda38528 jelboy
Posted
I never managed full range until I increased my count in the exercises to 10 then 15. When I only held then for 5, I could not manage to keep extending the stretch.
It might be worth trying this or seeing a PT or athletic therapist who can help you 'extend' your rangge.
Good luck.
L
elaine23679 jelboy
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Rocketman_SG6UK jelboy
Posted
i'd say that was normal- it took me several weeks after restrictions ended at 12 weeks before I had full use of the joint - the muscles had stopped moving to those places. Slowly I was able to put on socks, then tie shoelaces normally again.
ann66359 jelboy
Posted
I have never been able to bend right down since my first thr, then that got worse after a had knee replaced as well. I use a sock puller on, and ask someone else to tie laces it's such a nuisance but I am 73!