Post TKR Exercising
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Hi everyone,wanted some input into how often each day you guys do your exercises for,im post op 2 weeks now and just wondered if im doing enough..Thanks
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Posted , 8 users are following.
Hi everyone,wanted some input into how often each day you guys do your exercises for,im post op 2 weeks now and just wondered if im doing enough..Thanks
0 likes, 10 replies
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Clarkey1962 lou1982
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lou1982 Clarkey1962
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dode lou1982
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janice60986 lou1982
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Am 2weeks post op as well and think that you doing your exercises 4 times a day is fantastic! Â I can just about manage 3 sessions a day (gritting my teeth beforehand) but do go out for a ten minute walk 3 times a day as well. Â Also try to rotate ankles and move about in the house as much as possible. Â I agree with the advice that little and often is the idea, not sitting around for too long. My knee is still slightly swollen which inhibits me a bit. Â Good luck, it will be interesting to hear how you get on.
lou1982 janice60986
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yes i have the same problem with the knee being swollen still,i think once that goes down it might be a bit easier to bend the knee,also having the staples out seem to help too..i do the same as you with the ankles,and im up every hour pottering around the house,we will get there,just seems a long way off at times x
Peglegbev lou1982
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I start the day with straight leg lifts in bed then stretches in the morning then more stretches during the day more leg lifts as well then in the evening 5 mins on the mini pedal thing don't forget to ice take your meds and rest
sarah87162 lou1982
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I had TKR 3 years ago so am trying to remember what I was doing at your stage.
I think it was probably 5 minutes exercises on the hour every hour.
Sarah
seamus_98118 sarah87162
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sarah87162 seamus_98118
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Not quite A 1 but certainly better than it was.
In reality it will never be perfect.