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Walking post op TKR

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Sue360
Sue360

Hi all. Now 6 weeks post op and really struggling with the walk. Had physio this week who gave some advice but I still walking with a stiff leg as if I have forgotten how to walk. Any tips anyone ? Sue

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  • christi0830
    christi0830 Sue360

    Posted

    I'm at 3 months out on a TKR and still at time walk stiff legged. I find myself doing this as the day goes on and my leg gets tired. I also throw my leg out to the side, but I've done this all of my life.

  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 Sue360

    Posted

    Walking in swimming pool, as long as incision fully closed, worked wonders for my walking.
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Sue360

    Posted

    In actuality, you have to learn how to walk all over again.  The biggest thing to remember is...

    HEEL - TOE!!!

    You literally have to concentrate on kicking that leg straight out in front of you, landing on your heel and rolling the foot to your toe.  This will feel VERY WEIRD at first...just think of being at your first band camp in high school and learning how to do this for drill.  Same thing.  You just have to learn how to walk correctly again...plus extending that knee out straight in front of you helps with regaining your ROM.  NO SHUFFLING!!!

    It seems silly and, yes, you have to really concentrate while you're doing it.  Took me a month to do it correctly so it became automatic again.  Not an issue...very normal.  Heel-toe...heel-toe...  Just keep doing it.

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