TKR Rom

[Kneeteacher]

Hi Juniper,

I'm sorry that it's taken me so long to post...school is in session now. PT did show me how to massage....I move my kneecap in different directions....holding for 5 second increments. I'll gently push my kneecap down, up, to the left and to the right. I'll do 20 each way. This really helps with loosening up my knee and to force my kneecap to move up ( which aids in extending my leg). I hope you are enjoying your school year. I am but when I get home I am wiped out! I'm currently icing, elevating and resting.....

 

[Kneeteacher]

Hi Nyland,

I'm so happy that you posted as well....I'm also comforted that you had your surgery on the same day....I think you're making better progress however. I'm still a little past 90 but that is after a long day of teaching so I know Incan do better than that if I came into PT fresh from rest. My PT pushes me to get to 92...and my extension is probably at a +8. I haven't been able to straighten my knee for years so I knew getting to a flat 0 would take some time. I also just got an extension for more PT sessions and I'm thrilled as I love my PT. He's very caring and only pushes me as far as I want to go. I'm concerned about my 10/2 appt with my surgeon however as I know he'll want to see better progress.

 

[Nyland]

I was so worried that my OS (last Thursday) would be disappointed in my progress, too, BUT he was so satisfied. Smiled the biggest smile, said great job, and shook my hand. I go back on 10/30. We'll get there. Baby steps work for me.

 

[Josephine]

That's too much on your patella (knee cap). You could do one tenth of that and still get the same result. Your knee needs more rest than activity. PT is a small aid to getting ROM but it does almost nothing for the recovery overall...


Teacher, would you be a dear and put your surgery date in your signature like the rest of us do? You can find the instructions here How to create a signature
It also applies to anyone else who is reading this. Thank you.