Bruce,
First welcome to the club that nobody ever wanted to join. This is a very difficult injury but, you can and will recover. I was fortunate to get the ROM back quickly. Not sure what they have you doing for home exercises but, what helped me was heel slides, also sitting on a Swiss ball and rocking the knee slowly forward and back. Make sure you hold for a few seconds each rep. Did that two-three times a day. Also if you can buy a stem unit. You can buy one on Amazon for under $40. Ice and stem twice a day really helps get that swelling out which causes stiffness. Good to hear your using a pool. Other than that stick with your rehab.. I’m also at week 13 and it’s a slow but steady climb. Keep your head up.
good morning, just signed up for this site. I feel down the stairs in late June and ruptured my quad. I am now in week 13/14 and I can only bend to about 85. should I be really concerned about this, or dose it just take more time. in PT they have their protocol which says I should be at 130 degrees. the other day in PT they just bent my leg and it hurts like crazy. my issue with were I go to PT is it's never the same session. one physical therapist can be really aggressive and other not. I do go to the pool each day, it's heated and I get a nice workout. I find that to be better sometimes than PT. Any thoughts
good morning, just signed up for this site. I feel down the stairs in late June and ruptured my quad. I am now in week 13/14 and I can only bend to about 85. should I be really concerned about this, or dose it just take more time. in PT they have their protocol which says I should be at 130 degrees. the other day in PT they just bent my leg and it hurts like crazy. my issue with were I go to PT is it's never the same session. one physical therapist can be really aggressive and other not. I do go to the pool each day, it's heated and I get a nice workout. I find that to be better sometimes than PT. Any thoughts
Hello All and I particular Bruce Hunt! No relation but great last name. For you Bruce a belated welcome from me. I agree with the others comments regard your ROM at this point post OP. If you are concerned at its progress do speak with your surgeon. The PT should be in touch with him/her and apprasing them of your progress. Not sure PT should bend to a point it is overly painful. There will be pain as you progress but not intense! Best of luck to you in this challenge ...it too shall pass.
And hello to all the rest of you survivors of the "knee" . I had my last PT session and am now my own PT specialist. I have just started back running. Not as easy as it once was was. The knee has not been an issued from pain standpoint. This is a good thing but my cardio is the pits! I have to get out the door and just do it. I did do a solid workout for an 80 year old last Thursday. 3 miles on bike, 1/2 mile on elliptical and 1.1 mile on treadmill plus bench pressed 5 X 75lbs. Also did balance exercises, toe raises, wall sits, etc.
plan to do this 2-3 times a week. My final ROM at PT was 133. Up and down stairs no problem. In my coaching my high school XC team I have to be very careful in any hill areas the run in during meets. Overall thankful for my progress.
And very thankful for all the support I have received here among my fellow travelers. I wish all continued success in your journeys to recovery. I will check in periodically to see how all are doing. My best to each and everyone of you!
Frank
