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Warm Knee

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robin15577
robin15577

I have seen that others have said they too have there operated knee become warm at the end if the day and that it's normal. I am just beginning to notice this now as well as still having some burning stinging sensations. 

One thing I have recently noticed also is when doing recumbent bike my foot on operated leg overreaches the peddle. In other words the left leg non operated leg is not overreaching on peddle. It's where it should be. So now slowed pace and focus hard on placement of foot on peddle. Has anyone else had this problem? I had to really concentrate to keep foot in place requiring a pressing tightening up leg to keep foot from slipping forward. I can go really quickly if I allow foot to be misplaced but I feel the true benefit knee wise is to have proper footing. Anyone else u derstand this? What's natural for left is now not natural for right! rolleyes

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX robin15577

    Posted

    The goal is to have both feet on the pedals at all times.  When each leg is fully extended (to zero degrees straight) its foot should be solidly on the pedal.  If the foot of your operated leg is coming off the pedal at full extension, then you are not at zero degrees yet.  Shorten the extension to keep the foot on the pedal as you gain rotation and strength.  Then move the seat back (or up) gradually over time to achieve that full, controlled extension.
    • robin15577
      robin15577 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thank you will do. My operated leg foot is not like it should be on rotation. I need to press forward to keep it from sliding over pedal. This slows me down as well as takes a lot of concentration. It's not a natural thing yet. Weird is I brace for pain as I make rotation moving pedal forward but there really isn't any. Very strange feeling to anticipate something g so automatic and yet I am really alright where bike is set not to be excruciating. It's like right side is relearning how to work right again. TY 

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX robin15577

      Posted

      You have to learn how to walk all over again.  ROM is only one part of the recovery.  ROM, walking, strengthening, and mastering stairs.  The whole thing takes a year.  

      Don't "anticipate" and then deal with pain.  Do what's comfortable and then extend it just a bit...the progress is slow but worth it.  Click on my name/avatar and then "See All Discussions".  All these topics are fully covered.

    • robin15577
      robin15577 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Ok thanks. I can go up can't go down to well stairs yet at least one step at a time

  • valsam34437
    valsam34437 robin15577

    Posted

    Hy im three weeks post op today . I can go upstairs ok one step at a time that is... hubby still comes behind me , comin down is more painful. Im walkin about indoors slowly and  as often as i feel comfy with, and have done outside again , when i feel comfy to do so.. i rest with leg elevated and i iced other than that. I dont know wether to get my excercise bike in yet , i think id like to try. I do have a stairlift but only use this now on last trip upstairs to go to bed and down again in the morning . Im not sure about my bike becos i cant even barely get my operated leg on the footwell of the stairlift its too painful . Im doin my excercises too by the way. Still fairly reg painkillers . And still two walking sticks. Shud i have herd from the hospital by now for phsyio do u think? And shud i be tryin my bike . I dont know wot to do ...xx
    • robin15577
      robin15577 valsam34437

      Posted

      No bike yet! It's way too early. Physio usually likes bend to be at 100 before you start. Wait till doc OKs but sounds like you are coming around really nicely! Best wishes

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