tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post4098802983633263489..comments2023-11-02T07:54:51.273+00:00Comments on Enthusiastic crochetoholic: First Physio Classenthusiastic crochetoholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10587972202268932439noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post-48801963504617204882010-10-23T02:44:38.374+01:002010-10-23T02:44:38.374+01:00So sorry to hear you're having trouble. Weird ...So sorry to hear you're having trouble. Weird that they can't give you any useful info for reducing swelling. Then again, we can't expect too much from those medical folk. ;-)<br />*hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post-35973006627435028072010-10-21T15:03:49.868+01:002010-10-21T15:03:49.868+01:00Your sweater is looking very nice, and I, too, lov...Your sweater is looking very nice, and I, too, love the color.<br /><br />Hope you heal quickly. I know when my hands were messed up and the doctors kept saying 'I don't know' when I asked if they would get better, I just kept working with them. It took months, but they're much better now.crazymotheringchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932221964806200991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post-42814201792084010302010-10-20T19:38:16.162+01:002010-10-20T19:38:16.162+01:00I found this online at "about.com". You...I found this online at "about.com". You can also do a Google search using this search criteria (exactly as written):<br><br />+"physical therapy" +"post-operative knee"<br><br />======================<br />There are many exercises to increase range of motion after total knee replacement surgery. It is important to listen to your own body and physician to decide when it is most appropriate to begin these exercises. Below is just one example of a way to increase knee flexion.<br><br />(1) Sit upright on a chair. (make sure the chair is not too low. your hips should be higher than your knees)<br><br />(2) Take your non operated leg and cross it gently over the ankle of the operated leg.<br><br />(3) Slowly and smoothly begin bending your operated knee while remaining in the seated position.<br><br />(4) Assist as needed by posteriorly pushing your non operated leg against the operated leg's ankle.<br><br />(5) Stop when resistance or discomfort is felt.<br><br />(6) Hold for 10 seconds.<br><br />(7) Repeat 5 more times. Three times per day. <br><br />As always discuss this activity with your physician or physical therapist before performing.<br>CajunBluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233943863854235889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post-10108258082637516512010-10-20T17:41:08.502+01:002010-10-20T17:41:08.502+01:00at least you are making the effort. can be annoyin...at least you are making the effort. can be annoying when waiting for transport, but better to use it yet a while>> even when off the crutches.<br />love how the jacket is looking. great colour<br />keep massaging and attempting to move the knee<br />hugs<br />xxEnidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980720647226437565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366691227172496574.post-69587234705961983932010-10-20T17:26:46.606+01:002010-10-20T17:26:46.606+01:00Oh Jan, I feel for you. I'm sending lots of hu...Oh Jan, I feel for you. I'm sending lots of hugs via cyberspace today. Chin up. Every day it will get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com