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Well i am now 13 weeks post pkr and seem to be doing ok, my bend is getting better and i can get a good straight leg. The pain is getting better and only need co-codamol occasionally. Most nights i can sleep pretty well but it has been a long road. I only had 3 physio visits butvtried to carry on myself. I have been kept busy with grand kids and going back to work but my problem seems to be i still limp when i walk. And i am not sure why
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Irish_Al lindseyosb32
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I have no idea I'm afraid.
But it may be worth going to a good Physio and have them observe you walking.
I'm sure they will advise you on next steps
Take care,
Alan
caroline46398 lindseyosb32
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melinda11457 lindseyosb32
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I'm about the same stage as you. I concur with everything Caroline said. I find myself still limping especially around the house. My pt kept reminding me to stretch out the walk to full heel. It has to be a conscious effort and I don't enjoy it, I promise you. The balance and marching bit help giving confidence on the "fixed" knee. They told me the brain is trying to figure out how to walk again. That and my darn ankle seems to have arthritis in it now too. Enough already!
John5006 lindseyosb32
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Yeah I know what you mean. Go into Youtube, in the search box type in Walking heel to toe. You might have to scroll through a bit but it will show you one or more videos on the technique. Its been a big help to me in retraining the body to walk correctly.
John
sue37592 lindseyosb32
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caroline46398 sue37592
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sue37592 caroline46398
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I meant to keep a note of all milestones...so to speak but it did not happen. I think you should write an article giving our point of view as really we go in blind not knowing the full extent of what happens.
If it had not been for help and support of a lot of people on here and my hubby I think I would have been a screaming wreck by now. My other knee is going same way and I know I will have to go through it again, however if it is as sucessful as this one I will be happy. I know I have had some very bad days and nights but that beats what it was like before.
Thank you xx
caroline46398 sue37592
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debbie171066 lindseyosb32
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Hazel11111 lindseyosb32
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I am 16 weeks post op, and still limping. I do all my exercises every day ie. Straightening and Bending
In the last 24 hours I was told I need to build up the muscle in my thigh ( according to my physiotherapist, lack of muscle is the reason for the limp) .
I was given a new exercise to do and already I can see the difference in the way I walk / limp.
So I suggest to you do exercises to tighten your thigh muscle.
Hazel.
debbie171066 Hazel11111
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Cheers
Hazel11111 debbie171066
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To exercise my thigh muscle I roll a towel around an empty cola / lemonade bottle.
Put the towel under my knee. Press the knee down on the towel trying to use just the muscle in the thigh. You can see it slightly tense up. Hold down 20 times to the count of ten.
I do this 3 times a day, and already I can feel the difference.
I hope I have explained it OK.
sue37592 Hazel11111
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debbie171066 Hazel11111
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Irish_Al debbie171066
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This exercise is one I have been given also, it works great. Physio told us to press down as Debbie describes and also lift foot 2-3 inches at the same time. At first I wasn't sure, but now I can feel the benefit big time.
Best wishes,
Alan
Hazel11111 Irish_Al
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Whoops, yes I forgot to say to lift foot up as well.
sue37592 Irish_Al
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xx
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