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Taping to reduce swelling

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anne07663
anne07663

hi, all. I'm almost 11 weeks po tkr right knee. I can't seem to keep the swelling at bay at all! My therapist says that she just did training on taping and suggests it will help me get the lymph flowing. I'm good when I get up in the morning but 10 min after and it starts. I do the icing, elevation etc but nothing lasts. Has anyone else had taping done? 

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  • shannon95042
    shannon95042 anne07663

    Posted

    Hi Anne.  I'm about 24 weeks post op & my swelling finally improved greatly a month or two ago.  I have had many surgeries on this knee due to a car accident many years ago, so my recovery has been tough.  I still don't have the greatest bend, but I'm hoping to improve a tiny bit over the next few months.  I think your knee will finally get to a point where it will settle down & the swelling will improve.  If I'm on my feet all day, I'm still sore & swollen at the end of the day.  Keep up with the ice, elevation & exercises.  Good luck!

  • marie77007
    marie77007 anne07663

    Posted

    Yes i have taping, the swelling was so bad the doctor sent me to have the lymphs massaged the first time she did taping the swelling did not get as bad, the next week she did mot tape and swelling was really bad by afternoon, my third session she taped and that four days ago and it is pretty good, the massage got the fluid moving and i am now getting a better bend
    • anne07663
      anne07663 marie77007

      Posted

      Thank you, Marie. I'll see if I can get in to see my therapist tomorrow. I need something to kick start. 

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