Hello everyone,
My husband had RTKR 13 Oct 08. Like most of you here he has had a real challenge coping with the afters involved. Although he has come a long way he still has swelling after exercise (bike mainly) and walking for any time. However his main problem is his ROM, currently about 95. He did get to 100 one day at PT but has not been able to maintain or increase this. Does anyone have any special tips on improving ROM and have any of you had similar problems? Still using ice packs to reduce swelling and help pain. He is a Roofing Contractor by trade and although 63 gets very frustrated with the limitations he has to endure. A couch potatoe he is not and even getting into the garden without the pain at the end of the session would be very beneficial for his mental health at this time. Any help would be very much appreciated......
Sue for Nev
My husband had RTKR 13 Oct 08. Like most of you here he has had a real challenge coping with the afters involved. Although he has come a long way he still has swelling after exercise (bike mainly) and walking for any time. However his main problem is his ROM, currently about 95. He did get to 100 one day at PT but has not been able to maintain or increase this. Does anyone have any special tips on improving ROM and have any of you had similar problems? Still using ice packs to reduce swelling and help pain. He is a Roofing Contractor by trade and although 63 gets very frustrated with the limitations he has to endure. A couch potatoe he is not and even getting into the garden without the pain at the end of the session would be very beneficial for his mental health at this time. Any help would be very much appreciated......
Sue for Nev