Post Operative Week 5 and 6 Total Knee Replacement Exercises

[@michaelmitchell4080]

A little late finding this. Your videos have been a terrific add-on to my physio sessions weekly. I'm into Week 9, working hard, truly. It can get to be a grind, and I can see how easy it is to want to put off exercises for a day or two, to get "lazy". I've been grinding. I'm at 103 with 0 extension. I'm did 8 minutes (continuous, forward) on the stationary bike yesterday. My physio gal (wonderful young tiger that she is) put me on the bike last week, and I was scared to death, frankly. But it's all mental, huh? I pushed through, did about 20 forward revolutions. She'll be impressed, I hope, with the 8 minutes when I see her this week. The wall crawl you show here has been a breakthrough. I've been doing it regularly for about two weeks after she introduced me to it. I think it's pushing my flexion. Surely, I'll be beyond 103 when she sees me this week. The ice packs continue, maybe twice a day. I think the swelling has been less and less. I sprinkle in other exercises you've suggested during the day. It's a full time job, really. I'll move ahead to Week 9, etc., and see what I need to be doing beyond these. Thanks, young man. I'm admittedly frsutrated that I'm not at 120+ yet - but I'll get there. /M.

[@PTProgress]

Keep at it! As long as you’re doing what you can, within the PT’s guidance, you should continue to see improvements. Remember, the swelling can persist for a full year! Full extension is very important early, and you’ve achieved 0 degrees! Great! While 120 flexing is often the “goal” we also have to look at where you were beforehand and what you are comparing it to (the other knee). Keep it up!

[@douglaswilkinson5700]

On my first visit to an orthopedist he advised me to lose weight. He did *not* say, "Let's schedule a knee replacement." (Of course he discussed a lot more with me, my X-rays, how exercise safely, weight loss goals, etc. I like his approach! And thank you, Tim!)

[@douglaswilkinson5700]

Was a bit surprised that losing weight and following your instructions could make such a difference. Thank you!

[@michelleluu9884]

Thank much!