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Larryhg3
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Wooooooohoooooo awesome news. Sounds like he was thorough, found the issue, and gave you wonderful guidance on how to deal with it. Your ROM is actually great, even with your current setback. I am glad he was able to take that worry off your mind.
RICE!
I looked this up and it says to not do PT for 6 weeks and to use crutches or a walker. Don't let that PT make it worse. Please study up on this before you exercise it. Calling your doctor and getting his opinion would probably be a really good idea.
Josephine
NURSE DIRECTOR EMERITA
Well, so-so at 10 weeks, I suppose.
Okay
So-so for 10 weeks
About right.
Excellent!
"Not much"?? I'd hate to see your version of a lot!
That's exactly right.
But what were you doing 2-3 days before this happened? I know you've seen your PT and he's diagnosed ITB but that's exactly what I was going to say!
Oh now
I wonder where I've heard that before! 
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beachy
supremo
@sistersinhim .
I did read up on it at your advice. I'll have to wait until after Christmas to call my doc. PT won't be exercising. It will be ultrasound , massage, slight stretching, ice and the muscle targeting electrode thing....like a tens, but for muscles. He definitely said it will be to give some relief for now.
@Josephine
I had to laugh at myself when I re-read my daily activities.
Yes, it was alot for several days. When I said not much I meant housework as in cleaning. No cleaning. The other stuff was too much, though.
I'm not doing as much for the last 2 days. Hubs is able to do more each day for himself. If we weren't in this situation with his illness I would never take on that much. He was doing most of it until he got sick. But, we do what we have to do.
I can deal with the IT band, but this muscle pull at top of calf is a doozy!
Thanks for your reply. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
I did read up on it at your advice. I'll have to wait until after Christmas to call my doc. PT won't be exercising. It will be ultrasound , massage, slight stretching, ice and the muscle targeting electrode thing....like a tens, but for muscles. He definitely said it will be to give some relief for now.
@Josephine
I had to laugh at myself when I re-read my daily activities.
Yes, it was alot for several days. When I said not much I meant housework as in cleaning. No cleaning. The other stuff was too much, though.I'm not doing as much for the last 2 days. Hubs is able to do more each day for himself. If we weren't in this situation with his illness I would never take on that much. He was doing most of it until he got sick. But, we do what we have to do.
I can deal with the IT band, but this muscle pull at top of calf is a doozy!
Thanks for your reply. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
Josephine
NURSE DIRECTOR EMERITA
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beachy
supremo
@Josephine
No, I didn't realize that. I knew the bursa and IT band were the same. PT showed me the image of the gastrocnemius muscle and pointed out the medial and lateral "tips" at the top. When he pressed on that area behind my knee he hit the target. So, in addition to his diagnosis I also am affected by knee tendinitis from a tight IT band. Lucky me.
Thanks again!
No, I didn't realize that. I knew the bursa and IT band were the same. PT showed me the image of the gastrocnemius muscle and pointed out the medial and lateral "tips" at the top. When he pressed on that area behind my knee he hit the target. So, in addition to his diagnosis I also am affected by knee tendinitis from a tight IT band. Lucky me.
Thanks again!
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beachy
supremo
Wow! Thank you all for your concern! It's appreciated.
I just needed some time to enjoy Christmas and reflect on how blessed we are.
I hope everyone enjoyed theirs as well.
The pulled muscles are healing. I rested, iced for several days and had some improvement. It's much better now, but still tight. First pt session was yesterday and it was lovely. Bike slowly for 6 min, massage, ultrasound, easy stretching, tens, ice. In that order. I go again tomorrow and am looking forward to it.
The knee implant feels strong and sturdy. The soft tissues need some work. I'm wearing a compression sleeve when out and about.
Today is 11 weeks. I did think I would be further along at this point. But, those thoughts have been adjusted. I can do much more with less pain. The tightness is still in front of knee though.
Onward!
I just needed some time to enjoy Christmas and reflect on how blessed we are.
I hope everyone enjoyed theirs as well.
The pulled muscles are healing. I rested, iced for several days and had some improvement. It's much better now, but still tight. First pt session was yesterday and it was lovely. Bike slowly for 6 min, massage, ultrasound, easy stretching, tens, ice. In that order. I go again tomorrow and am looking forward to it.
The knee implant feels strong and sturdy. The soft tissues need some work. I'm wearing a compression sleeve when out and about.
Today is 11 weeks. I did think I would be further along at this point. But, those thoughts have been adjusted. I can do much more with less pain. The tightness is still in front of knee though.
Onward!
Yay! That's proof that you are healing! It's good to hear how much you have improved!
Motherbone
senior
I hope my PT is as good as yours sounds! I go for my evaluation next Wednesday.
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beachy
supremo
@Motherbone .
I made a big mistake by assuming my first pt would be helpful. He had helped me a great deal with hip and back issues. I should have questioned him about TKR pt. He was so aggressive and had a bad attitude that I walked out mid session.
At evaluation please question your pt about their plan and what they expect. Then tell them what you expect......to not be hurt! And don't be timid. They work for you.
I hope you have a great experience!
I made a big mistake by assuming my first pt would be helpful. He had helped me a great deal with hip and back issues. I should have questioned him about TKR pt. He was so aggressive and had a bad attitude that I walked out mid session.
At evaluation please question your pt about their plan and what they expect. Then tell them what you expect......to not be hurt! And don't be timid. They work for you.
I hope you have a great experience!
Larryhg3
senior
beachy, Motherbone[, I wish I could jump up and down agreeing. Before they even begin the evaluation have that conversation with your PT. Lay down your ground rules clearly and firmly. Make it clear that if they are broken in any way you are out the door. Once that is settled then let them do their evaluation or obviously leave if they don’t agree with your rules.
Beachy so glad to have you back. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Glad to hear that your husband is improving.
Beachy so glad to have you back. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Glad to hear that your husband is improving.
