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carol66249
carol66249

Does anyone know if it is safe to use a mini stepper (it has a half rotation twist) after tkr - I am 6 weeks post op and desperately need to strengthen my quads?

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 carol66249

    Posted

    Check with a professional. Anything that twists is subject to suspect. Generally speaking, most people I've been around, including my doc says nothing like running a vac or like type excercise. Last time I went through this he allowed me to hit chip shots in the back yard with my short irons but nothing with any kind of turn till 16 weeks.
  • Camper
    Camper carol66249

    Posted

    Hi there Carol.  I have no idea whether you should use the "stepper" you describe but the word "twist" is somewhat worrying!  My physio suggested using a small portable cycle/pedal machine that can be used whilst sitting in a chair until such time as a large proper gym type static bike can be used.  It's working wonders for my quads when combined with my thrice daily leg raises.  When in doubt ask a professional Carol because it would be a tragedy to undo all your hard work up to this point! 
  • glenda29798
    glenda29798 carol66249

    Posted

    Hi! I was definitely told to do no twisting eg no vacuuming, no sitting on swivel chairs etc and at six weeks I personally wouldn't use a twisting motion. I am now six months post TKR and I'm still careful about twisting motions! When I go swimming I was told never to use the breast stroke "frog" leg action as it would displace my TKR and so I do a funny stroke involving breast stroke arms and free style kick legs!! 
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