Sign Up Today!

orcalady · 01-07-2013, 08:43 PM

Hi ... I had a total knee replacement about six months ago. My healing has been slow, but in the last month, I've made good progress. I'm off pain meds, and I exercise by riding a stationary recumbent bike and doing some water exercise. In the last several days, the knee has again swollen and become more painful. Any suggestions about what I should do next? I don't know whether to exercise more or less, use the ice pack, or just what. I'd appreciate suggestions.

Thanks,
Orcalady

Dreed13 · 01-08-2013, 10:37 AM

I am 2 1/2 months out from my Total Knee and this is happening to me. My physical therapist said I was pushing too hard on the bike -- I had lowered the seat too much. She cautioned that it isn't supposed to "hurt" when you ride, just stretch. But --ice, ice ice!!!
Good Luck!

orcalady · 01-08-2013, 10:55 AM

Thanks, Dreed13. I may be pushing too hard on the bike too. Last time I saw my orthopedist, he said to make sure I was NOT using any resistance , just to let the wheels spin when I pedal. That was useful to know, as I'd been doing it on the 3rd setting of resistence. Guess I'll just let up a bit more and ice more. Thanks again. Hope you continue to improve.

Sign Up Today!

Join Our Newsletter

Whoops,

Thank You