Stiff knee excercise

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi what do anyone think is the best excercise for a stiff knee. It's gets very stiff after sitting for a while Bev

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Hi Bev - after 4 months my leg still gets stiff either first thing in the morning or after sitting a while and best thing for me is a hands on massage with any kind of oil/moisturiser, and gentle bending until the stiffness eases. Read in a post earlier today that the reason we all wake up every 2 hours or so is the body telling us to move so we don't stiffen up too much!!! Every cloud has its silver lining hey - will try to remember that next sleepless night I have!!

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I find that sitting in a chair where my feet don't reach the ground, and kicking it up and then back as far as I can seems to loosen it up a bit. . . I try to do that 200 times a day . .sometimes all together, or sometimes in a couple of groups!  You can do it slowly if the knee is still sore, or really let rip later on!  I'm sure there will be ots of other ideas, and I shall be interested to read them too!

 

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Definetly on the bottom step and pushing forward with operated leg hold for five to ten secs. Also standing and doing bent leg lifts. Calf stretches help too.

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Thanks will try a massage, as my knee was locked for 3 months  it is giving to take time to get back to normal, thanks again 

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Thanks will try that too Bev

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Hi Bev.  I had a very stiff knee after my TKR, to relieve it I did stretches by putting my leg up on a chair and pressing down on the knee.  Also, if you have steps this exercise is a life saver.  Place your operative leg on the first step and bend it forward as far as you can, do this at least six to eight times you will see a difference.  I am now 5 1/2 months post op, I have zero discomfort and zero stiffness.  I honestly did not think I was going to be pain free, it just happens.  Good luck in your recovery.   This was a big surgery.  Sandi

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You didn't mention how long ago your surgery was. Personally, I think the key is to not have it bent or straight too long. It takes a long time for everything to mend and heal up. I find having my legs straight out most helpful and intermitently bending them, walking around, doing some sort of modified squat. Even taking the stairs helps.

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Do a bit of walking on it.

I'm afraid it is a question of no pain no gain.

You could ask a physiotherapist.

Sarah