Unable to bend

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3 weeks post trochleoplasty and MPFL reconstruction and knee can barely bend. Any recommendations to help aid it?

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    hi im sure the swelling has alot to do with not bending it . Ice it as much as you can and try to bend it after you ice . message the knee and break up the scare  tissue . Just keep working it everyday gets better good luck 
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    Hi I would try a ice pack leave on for about 10 min then slowly try and bend it just take it slowly at a time hope it helps you.xx

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