TKR MissNoodle TKR #2 Hobbles Forward

[Jockette]

But there's no way I can do pt without strong meds.

You are getting bad PT if you need strong meds to do it.

You do not need painful PT to recover and rehab your knee.
https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/bonesmart-philosophy-for-sensible-post-op-therapy.37103/

 

[MissNoodle]

@Jockette I am approaching it similar to last time. I do what I can till it hurts, then I stop. It ends up, essentially, as being half-hearted cooperation. Hedging my bets.

 

[Jockette]

BoneSmart’s point is, you don’t have to, and shouldn’t, do it until it hurts. But that’s your choice, do what works best for you.

 

[LooLoo]

Hello @MissNoodle i read some of your thread. Are you feeling better with your pain? Thinking of you and hope you’re feeling better!

 

[MissNoodle]

Thx, @LooLoo. I am ok. Just trying to strategize about PT. I don't do it if it hurts and it's been hurting! I have another session today--in a couple of hours, and have been rationing pain pills. That is not a good strategy! I see my OS tomorrow, and will ask for a new script. In the four years since my last TKR, I assume providers are more loath to prescibe. But overall, I am doing well. How about you?

 

[kneeper]

In my experience doing heel slides etc. is not going to be comfortable, but anything that causes major pain is a sign to back off. Where exactly that point is, is in the eye of the beholder. That's what makes it so tricky.