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Physio Theraphy

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anne07663
anne07663

How many days after your TKR did you start your therapy? I'm 6 days post op and even though I can walk very well, I'm finding it very difficult.  

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  • moandrieu
    moandrieu anne07663

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    I had both knees totally replaced at the same time and the thereapy at the hospital started right away. I want to say they saw me twice a day, had me doing some exercises (some I would do on my own) and out walking the halls. I was in there 7 days and shortly after I was at home, the therapist came daily for two full weeks. We took a week off and I decided I really wanted the extra push, so he was back for two more weeks. I do think that lounging in my bed did me more good than I anticipated. No one ever told me that straightening might be a problem, and for me, it wasn't, because I sat in the bed straightening them and doing various exercises while in bed, as well as hanging them over the edge and doing lifts.
    • Nextoneplease
      Nextoneplease moandrieu

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      Hi moandrieu, good to hear that you found bed rest helpful. Pretty much every health pro that I've met has said "no lounging", "keep moving", etc, but like you I am finding that my leg really does need a lot of rest. And I'm drinking gallons of water! I do the bed exercises and I get up and about when I can (which is for some part of every day)......Walking around the block would be way too much. Ironically I find that the best walking exercise (3 weeks post op) is visiting my mum in her residential home. Lots of wide, straight corridors and fitted carpet underfoot.....ideal !

      All the best everyone smile

    • moandrieu
      moandrieu Nextoneplease

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      Don't misunderstand me. I worked my knees all the time. But I think a lot of people choose to sit in a chair when not up and moving. My living room furniture was a bit too low, but my bed was the perfect height. The great thing was that I was working on getting my knees to straighten without even knowing it was needed. After a few weeks I was walking down the street and in 6 weeks I made a 4 hour train trip in a train in India...not for the faint of heart (I was a bit worried about being knocked over, so I made sure I used my cane)!
  • robert68675
    robert68675 anne07663

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    I tried to do what I was comfortable with at first. But yes it was painful. Having a swollen ankle held me back. Gained more use after going weekly to the physio. Ice packing regular helps. The knee is not much bigger than my other one know.

    All the best Anne

  • sue37592
    sue37592 anne07663

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    I saw physio in hospital, pretty much same as everyone eles, basic exercises etc then from 10 days post op for 6 sessions. I'm in Uk
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