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      That is a wonderful thing isn’t it? Honestly, some of my friends who’ve had knee replacements have said that their shoulder replacement...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      @mendogal you know it! thanks for understanding. My sidewalks are flat and level so that’s all good. I think my muscle memory takes...
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      On my earlier knee replacement, I had MDH drive me down the driveway and park across the street where there's an actual sidewalk!
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      Yes, try slower shorter outdoor walks... Cabin fever is real AND fresh air and flowers are great for the mood!!
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      I did better walking in the house or in a store, but struggled outside, too. Then I realized that my driveway has a slope to it, to go...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      Thanks @Jockette and @mendogal yesterday I realized I can walk around the house and grocery shop without a problem, it’s just the 10...
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      You will be able to walk longer distances as you heal in general, but it will take a while. Three months is 25% healed, in this year...
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      Stretching doesn't build muscle. However, by improving your ROM you help normalize your gait and structure, which lets you walk more...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      Do gentle stretching exercises help not only with ROM but also strengthening my knee so I can walk longer distances without pain the...
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      Now I can start walking again, and I am lighter, I am feeling very encouraged!
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR Terrified.
      I had the same problem with vomiting, despite anti nausea drugs, and was very slow to figure out that the opioids were causing the...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      @ladyj that’s exactly what I lost and I’m amazed it’s staying off without exercise or much activity. It’s enough to get off my beta...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      Thanks @Roy Gardiner, I appreciate your answer even though it’s not what I wanted to hear. I’m looking forward to reading the links...
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      Yes. Ease up on the exercise until it does not cause pain or swelling You can and should stretch as much as you like, as long as it...
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      Shea replied to the thread TKR PT Failure.
      I am soooo much better than I was a month ago when I first wrote. When I get out of the bed, I can walk fairly normally instead of...
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