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Does anyone experience such stiffness after sitting i am very active going about daily chores etc,but after sitting down i can hardly get up i am so stiff and this after sitting a short time any suggestions as to what would help. Had my tkr revision in may and to date doing really well but the stiffness does get me down.
 
I get stiff if I sit still too long, but it passes quickly once I am moving again. I find it also helps if I have my legs up and straight instead of bent, so I'm apt to head for the couch, the recliner, or my bed.
 
I have found if I massage my scar in the AM after my shower, and PM before bed, with an ointment it helps the scar tissue and skin not feel so tight and the stiffness feeling is much less. Personally I use broken link removed: https://shopping.msn.com/prices/dermatone-tin-spf-23-5oz/itemid1084300967/?itemtext=itemname:dermatone-tin-spf-23-5oz which has a sunscreen built right into it. As skiers we use it on exposed skin in winter. It does wonders for your complexion! I really like the stuff. It works out well for me and does help lots with the stiffness.
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Crystal
 
Yeah, my first TKR was April, second was October. I still get stiffness in both--but WAY less in my April knee.

They say it can take up to 18 months for that to fade, so you and I still have almost a year to wait for it to go away completely!

I try to be conscious of how long I sit and make sure I get up and walk around and stretch. Even if in a meeting at work, I make sure folks know and understand. Then I just get up and stand behind my chair and keep participating. If I have a long drive, I make sure I stop every hour or so and take a short walk.

Another suggestion: keep icing!
 
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