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Happy Two Month Anniversary, Lefty! I hope you're doing well and enjoying steady progress with your two new knees. A great rest of the... -
EalingGran reacted to Legseleven's post in the thread Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN! with
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It was 11 w on Monday. Today is Day 79. I think I’m currently on a plateau, and that’s normal. The improvements do become smaller and... -
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EalingGran reacted to ExtensionSeeker's post in the thread Regaining Leg/Knee Extension Capability Following a Gym-Based Injury – A “Course Correction” After A 9 Month Delay/Detour with Like.
Hi there EalingGran -- thanks very much for that alternative VMO option. I was not aware of the trickiness of engaging the VMO! By my...
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Goodness a high heart rate is nothing to ignore. I'm glad that your taking it seriously. Having said that why not just give yourself a...
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EalingGran replied to the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers.That is a really good idea. Looking after a little one in your own is really hard work, especially as we get older and have joint...
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EalingGran reacted to eaglemom's post in the thread TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers with
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I want to jump in with something that I do for my BFF when she has her grandkids. (We don't have any grands, so these are as close as... -
EalingGran replied to the thread TKR Starting recovery.That sounds like a good plan. A chart with gentle goals and gradually increasing walking. I found walking the best exercise exercise...
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Hello and here I am, finally updating! I guess I was waiting till I had better news, but that didn’t happen so here I am anyway. You may...
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EalingGran replied to the thread Regaining Leg/Knee Extension Capability Following a Gym-Based Injury – A “Course Correction” After A 9 Month Delay/Detour.The VMO is a tricky muscle to engage as it only really comes into action in the last 10-15 degrees of extension, according to my pilates...
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Hi Anna, I hope with the passage of a little time you're experiencing more relief. Not sure which exercises you're doing at home, but...
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Have you tried massage therapy, @Annk? I found a therapist who did deep tissue massage and myofascial release. It took a few...
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What exercises are you doing, how many reps and how often? What is your general activity level on a normal day? Sometimes we can...
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Unfortunately, what you are feeling at less than halfway through a yearlong+ healing is perfectly normal. I know it's frustrating when...
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EalingGran replied to the thread TKR TKR concerns.Sorry to hear what you are going through. I know that physical and mental stress can raise pulse rate. I dont have the history of valve...