That hardening feeling is more than likely swelling. Taking it slow and easy is definitely the best thing for your leg in these early days.
When you say that your leg seems to harden- does it actually go hard or is more like a tight band feeling?What I have found is that my leg seems to harden as if it’s wrapped in a strap and there is quite bad pain just below my kneecap.
That is absolutely the right approach. If it hurts- stop doing it and only reintroduce gently.I do feel I also need to listen to my body
Good for you! Stick to your guns, it's your body and you're the one who deals with the pain of physio sessions that are too aggressive.I have to tell the physio what I have decided and I know they are the experts but I do feel I also need to listen to my body
The fact that your knee is very swollen is a sign that you are doing too much. You've only been cleared for full weight-breaking for a few weeks. Listen to your new physio and give your leg time to heal from the trauma inflicted in that incident with the first one.the physio told me to stop all the exercise as I was doing too much. My knee is still very swollen and no feeling when I touch a lot of it.
Can you explain what you mean? Do you see the metal or does it just feel like there is a lump under your skin?Some of the metal wear sticks out