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Stiff knee excercise

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finley
finley

Hi what do anyone think is the best excercise for a stiff knee. It's gets very stiff after sitting for a while Bev

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  • tess94652
    tess94652 finley

    Posted

    Hi Bev - after 4 months my leg still gets stiff either first thing in the morning or after sitting a while and best thing for me is a hands on massage with any kind of oil/moisturiser, and gentle bending until the stiffness eases. Read in a post earlier today that the reason we all wake up every 2 hours or so is the body telling us to move so we don't stiffen up too much!!! Every cloud has its silver lining hey - will try to remember that next sleepless night I have!!
    • finley
      finley tess94652

      Posted

      Thanks will try a massage, as my knee was locked for 3 months  it is giving to take time to get back to normal, thanks again 
  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo finley

    Posted

    I find that sitting in a chair where my feet don't reach the ground, and kicking it up and then back as far as I can seems to loosen it up a bit. . . I try to do that 200 times a day . .sometimes all together, or sometimes in a couple of groups!  You can do it slowly if the knee is still sore, or really let rip later on!  I'm sure there will be ots of other ideas, and I shall be interested to read them too!

     

  • caroline46398
    caroline46398 finley

    Posted

    Definetly on the bottom step and pushing forward with operated leg hold for five to ten secs. Also standing and doing bent leg lifts. Calf stretches help too.
  • sandi17096
    sandi17096 finley

    Posted

    Hi Bev.  I had a very stiff knee after my TKR, to relieve it I did stretches by putting my leg up on a chair and pressing down on the knee.  Also, if you have steps this exercise is a life saver.  Place your operative leg on the first step and bend it forward as far as you can, do this at least six to eight times you will see a difference.  I am now 5 1/2 months post op, I have zero discomfort and zero stiffness.  I honestly did not think I was going to be pain free, it just happens.  Good luck in your recovery.   This was a big surgery.  Sandi
  • moandrieu
    moandrieu finley

    Posted

    You didn't mention how long ago your surgery was. Personally, I think the key is to not have it bent or straight too long. It takes a long time for everything to mend and heal up. I find having my legs straight out most helpful and intermitently bending them, walking around, doing some sort of modified squat. Even taking the stairs helps.
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 finley

    Posted

    Do a bit of walking on it.

    I'm afraid it is a question of no pain no gain.

    You could ask a physiotherapist.

    Sarah

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