TKR on the mend

[Josephine]

lunges & squats are really tough on the knees. Maybe that isn't the best thing for you to be doing.

@karol723 dead right!

 

[Josephine]

@janmont, you will notice I moved a post of yours into your recovery thread so answers to your question won't derail the other member's thread you posted in.

 

[janmont]

My therapist in pt had me doing lunges and squats on a trx machine because I have weak glutes. It turns out that was the cause of my back and periformus issues from the first knee. After I finished pt this time, I started doing sessions with a trainer at the gym who is a former pt assistant and and understands the issues. He has me doing them with assistance and not many reps. At what stage has anyone else done lunges and squats? I admit they do bother my knees, but the glutes and back are better. It's a catch 22.

 

[Celle]

At what stage has anyone else done lunges and squats? I admit they do bother my knees, but the glutes and back are better.

I don't think it's necessary to do them at all.