Hello, I am a recipient of a TKR on my right knee back on October 9th only 17days ago. I was bone on bone and have had a history of knee issues. I'm 55yrs old 5'11 190 and was an avid skier for over 30 yrs. My first scope on the knee was back in 89 then again in 98. I'm pretty sure the two previous surgeries contributed to degeneration of my knee forcing me to go with the TKR.
PT (Physical Torture) has been just that. I can get to 95 degrees ROM but the therapist has to push the knee to the point of agonizing pain in order to reach that level. What I notice is happening is that by evening around 7pm my knee just blows up with swelling and pain. I'm working the knee so hard with morning and afternoon PT that by evening I can't do anymore.
Is this common or am I overworking the knee doing PT? I do notice that the swelling subsides overnight but that's a whole other thread my sleeping has been horrible due to the isolated pain in the right knee. Pain meds don't seem to be helping much with sleep.
I totally understand how discouragement and frustration can easily set in.
thanks,
PT (Physical Torture) has been just that. I can get to 95 degrees ROM but the therapist has to push the knee to the point of agonizing pain in order to reach that level. What I notice is happening is that by evening around 7pm my knee just blows up with swelling and pain. I'm working the knee so hard with morning and afternoon PT that by evening I can't do anymore.
Is this common or am I overworking the knee doing PT? I do notice that the swelling subsides overnight but that's a whole other thread my sleeping has been horrible due to the isolated pain in the right knee. Pain meds don't seem to be helping much with sleep.
I totally understand how discouragement and frustration can easily set in.
thanks,