Hi,
I am just over 4 weeks out and my flexion after PT today was 42 degrees. Stopped Oxys 3 days post surgery with no problems. Currently taking Alieve 2x day. Really no pain at all just discomfort and tightness. Swelling is acceptable (just over 1" difference between the two knees) Extension and strength are very good. Scar looks pretty amazing and is healing great. Do NOT want MUA.
Current therapy:
- Bike (half circles) 3x daily 12 minutes each
- Two 20 minute walks, mostly without assistance
- Icing and elevation at least 3x day, 20 minutes
- Knee "hangs" 7-10 minutes, 3x day with 4 pound ankle weight
- Calf and hamstring stretches
- Step ups
- Step ups with stretch bend
- Massage
At PT (3x week), bike, bending, hang, seated bench press, massage. PT says lack of flexion is NOT MY FAULT I am doing everything I can to make this happen.
I can't get past 40-42 degrees. What gives? So demoralized. Have followup with a surgeon on the 18th of November.
Suggestions?
I am just over 4 weeks out and my flexion after PT today was 42 degrees. Stopped Oxys 3 days post surgery with no problems. Currently taking Alieve 2x day. Really no pain at all just discomfort and tightness. Swelling is acceptable (just over 1" difference between the two knees) Extension and strength are very good. Scar looks pretty amazing and is healing great. Do NOT want MUA.
Current therapy:
- Bike (half circles) 3x daily 12 minutes each
- Two 20 minute walks, mostly without assistance
- Icing and elevation at least 3x day, 20 minutes
- Knee "hangs" 7-10 minutes, 3x day with 4 pound ankle weight
- Calf and hamstring stretches
- Step ups
- Step ups with stretch bend
- Massage
At PT (3x week), bike, bending, hang, seated bench press, massage. PT says lack of flexion is NOT MY FAULT I am doing everything I can to make this happen.
I can't get past 40-42 degrees. What gives? So demoralized. Have followup with a surgeon on the 18th of November.
Suggestions?