Hi
@DogLoverx3 - good for you with the gym.
@71Beetle made the point that I was going to, about getting a trainer to advise at the gym. The first time I got gym membership years ago, I did just that as my knee has been dodgy for so long. The one big no no then was the weighted leg curl - as my joint was incomplete.
Most articles I have read say that an elliptical is far better than a treadmill, as there is less impact. Bikes are good, but you have said that you do not have that option at your gym. My PT said that Cross trainers are good - but she was cagey regarding Rowing machines, which had always been my equipment of choice. She offered to let me try it out the rower under her supervision at the clinic and see how it felt. This makes me think that with many of these things, providing you use low resistance or weight they would be OK. As always you just need to be sensible and listen to your knee. A bit like kneeling, if it feels OK you can go ahead and do it.
I have read that weights work is very good post TKR as it helps with bone density - and of course swimming.
Next time I see my PT, in a couple of weeks, I will remember to ask her about weight exercises, presses and other gym equipment and see what she says.
I have been told to avoid running, jumping (due to the landing!) anything involving twisting movements, or that will put excessive impact through the knee.
I also have to get rid of my brand new Powerplate machine - evidently the excessive vibration while having positive benefit for arthritic joints, can loosen the prosthetic part. I've only used it about 5 times (boo).
When I asked my PT about the benefits of re-joining a gym, she said it is only a benefit if you use it (ha ha she knows me well). She suggested investing the membership and fees into buying a Cross trainer and Bike for home use, where it was ready and available at any time.
I would get a bit of professional advice and then go very easy - listening to Richard all the time!
Enjoy your weekend
XX
Canada
