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No full range... Is it a problem?

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jelboy
jelboy

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
    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
    elaine23679 jelboy

    Posted

    I am only 3 weeks post op so not got that far... but suggest you lay flat and slide the leg out, did you get physio why not contact them. 
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    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
    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!

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