KarriB
Former BoneSmart staff member
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Due to an infection in my knee I was in an immbolizer brace for 4 weeks just a month after TKR surgery. So that meant no bending at all for that time period. I worried that my knee wouldn't bend again, but my surgeon always said, "the knee will bend when we tell it to bend". It was a little stiff when I was allowed to take off the brace, but it bent. I was at 109 when I was released from PT which was all non-aggressive therapy per my OS instructions. My knee was not swollen at all after coming out of the brace because I just stayed off it and elevated. My ROM now is around 120-125 and bends better than my natural, ouchy knee. So, your knee will not freeze up from stopping aggressive exercise. To help with extention/straightening you can let your leg bridge between a chair you're sitting on and a bench or ottoman. This actually felt really good!
http://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/extension-how-to-estimate-it-and-ways-to-improve-it.9529/
It's best to hold off on strengthening exercises until you're at least 4 months post op and the bones are totally healed. Walking is great for strengthening your leg.
http://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/extension-how-to-estimate-it-and-ways-to-improve-it.9529/
It's best to hold off on strengthening exercises until you're at least 4 months post op and the bones are totally healed. Walking is great for strengthening your leg.
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