Hello, I had a TKR in Dec.2016, recovering well.Playing golf 3 times a week, not on any painkillers,still have a little difficulty going downstairs, getting better though each week,still not got a full knee bend. Overall quite happy, but I get strong cramps in my feet and toes,when flexing my ankles or clenching toes. Is this something I should be concerned about,has anyone else had same problem.Barry.
Hi Barry I just wanted to let you know I am six months out on a total knee replacement and I experience cramping in my foot a lot when I'm doing yoga. Especially when I'm crunching flexing and pointing. I don't know if it's de- hydration or just what's happening while your strengthening
Barry, are you walking when playing golf or using a cart? I'm about 6 weeks behind you and only played my first 18 holes Saturday, used a buggy. The course I play has lots of changes in elevation and some steep climbs and descents.
i have no cramps.
I get calf cramps when I extend my foot a certain way. Remember, our leg, glute and hip muscles are all atrophied from months of non-use. Gotta rebuild that strength. Consider these two posts...
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/mastering-post-tkr-stairs-552728
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/post-tkr-exercising-565527
The first one has caused some controversy as some people were taught the EXACT OPPOSITE of what I was instructed by my PT. Your choice.
You are still in the middle of your recovery. I'm at 13 months and still haven't fully recovered (partly because I developed stenosis and needed spine surgery). This takes a lot of time. Patience and work...