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Rocking Chair

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marilyn22260
marilyn22260

Hi All,

As you know, I am so grateful to all of you who are sharing your TKR journey.  It takes away a lot of guessing and fear when you read everyone's road to recovery.  As mentioned in my previous blog, 4 weeks TKR and I have swelling and a lot of pain. I was doing well after 3 weeks but on the fourth week I had a setback.   I have been in touch with my ortho team and they prescribed the protocol of continuing PT, rest, ice, elevation, and Voltarin.

My son-in-law was at a get together with neighbors for the holiday weekend and he spoke to a woman who had a double knee replacement several years ago.  She told him that a rocking chair was her best PT exercise.  

Fast forward, my son-in-law went to their storage room and took out a rocking chair and set it up for me.  The motion and holding 6 seconds was very comfortable and I felt a nice range of motion after doing it.

Just thought I would share something new.

Sending all healing vibes

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  • icecool
    icecool marilyn22260

    Posted

    Thanks for sharing. Is this o kay to do if you have not had akr and have a menisca tear with Osteo arthritis. I also have osteoporosisis and an annular tear between L4 and L5.

    TIA.

     

    • marilyn22260
      marilyn22260 icecool

      Posted

      I don't know about different types of surgery.  I do know the rocking chair was suggested by someone who had a TKR.

      I asked my PT about this and he never heard of it but wanted to know what the exercise was.

      Why not ask your PT?

      Good luck

  • elizabeth99663
    elizabeth99663 marilyn22260

    Posted

    Thank You for sharing, I am also almost 4 weeks out from TKR. I was also feeling great at 3 weeks but know Im getting new pain and more swelling.I also heard that a rocking chair is good PT. I will have to find one. I am set to go back to work in 2days, I have to I cannot afford to be out much more time. I am afraid that I will have some painful days. So if you or anyone have any suggestions plz share. I am a biller and sit most of the day.
    • janeymac1965
      janeymac1965 elizabeth99663

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth,  I would suggest you take your ice pack with you.  Prop your foot up while sitting down and continue to ice your knee at work.  Good luck goin back to work.

      Jane

    • lucie47312
      lucie47312 elizabeth99663

      Posted

      Hi, you're going back to work four weeks after a knee replacement????    I seriously think you won't do your recovery any good by doing this.  Wow, I can't imagine the pain that you will be in.  And there's no alternative?   I'm 11weeks today and doubt I would want to go back even now.  Thank the Lord I'm retired.   All good luck with that, keep us informed.

    • marilyn22260
      marilyn22260 elizabeth99663

      Posted

      Hi....I agree with Janey...ICE, ICE, ICE.  Also, my nurse on the case said warm moist heat but not for long.  My PT put ice on top of knee and warm moist heat underneath.  It felt wonderful.  Also was told not to walk too much but keep up with the PT.

      Good luck.  I wish you lots of luck on your first week back to work.

       

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