Hello, I am new here. So glad to find this forum Surgery was August 10 on the right knee and I did very well the first few weeks. After four in-home therapy sessions, I was pushed to start outpatient PT at three times a week. Lots of strength training and sometimes painful “massage” techniques. The pain would sometimes last until the next session! I am not sure so much pain is necessary in order to heal. I have iced, elevated, taken Advil as needed and eat a healthy diet. I do not “overdo” most days.
Over the last few days I became very stiff and swollen (both knees!) to the point I could hardly walk. They eased up on me in therapy but I am still scheduled twice a week through all of October. I am wondering if I should find another rehab center or ask the surgeon what he thinks. It just feels like I am going backwards, not progressing at all!
Over the last few days I became very stiff and swollen (both knees!) to the point I could hardly walk. They eased up on me in therapy but I am still scheduled twice a week through all of October. I am wondering if I should find another rehab center or ask the surgeon what he thinks. It just feels like I am going backwards, not progressing at all!