Riding after a total knee replacement?
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Greeneville, TN
Rick, I go the the Fit Center and do different machines. The most effective exercise for range of motion is the stationary bicycle. I usually to 30 to 45 minutes on it, the on to the treadmill, then leg lift. I have 10 years on you but I should still be able to build muscle....maybe. I'll know this weekend if I can hold up a RKC, low 70's predicted.
Ride on!
Ride on!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Cal
I have a replacement right knee. No problems or limitations, ride my HD, work out, Tai Chi and light martial arts, better than I was for 5 yr before the surg.
It all depends on how serious and committed you are to your rehab post replacement.
It all depends on how serious and committed you are to your rehab post replacement.
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From: Indiana, USA
Don't give up yet, I found that riding a girls bicycle and lowering the seat from time to time will help with the range of motion and keep the knee working.
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From: Lewisberry PA
My physical therapy is now finished and it feels strong enough. The range of motion is 125 degrees so that should be fine too.
Not sure how I missed this thread, but I too am an AARP member, Aging American with Replacement Parts, TKR (right knee) in Dec 2011. I was able to ride 5 weeks after TKR, my ROM when released was about 120, 125 is pretty awesome. I am over 12 months now and ride as much and often as I want to. I have made plenty of trips over 500 miles. I can walk 5 miles no pain and take spin classes 3-4 days a week.
Not sure how I missed this thread, but I too am an AARP member, Aging American with Replacement Parts, TKR (right knee) in Dec 2011. I was able to ride 5 weeks after TKR, my ROM when released was about 120, 125 is pretty awesome. I am over 12 months now and ride as much and often as I want to. I have made plenty of trips over 500 miles. I can walk 5 miles no pain and take spin classes 3-4 days a week.
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Road Captain
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From: North West PA
Take care,
Brewdog
Road Master
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From: Greeneville, TN
Now I'm about to puke!
No superman here. It's still stiff when I get up from sitting. I think my range of motion is good because I slipped on the ice with my good leg leaving my bad to bend all the way down then pop out from under me leaving me on my butt on the ice. It swelled up for a couple days leaving me with my range of motion being what it is. The doctor was happy, but I wouldn't want to do that again. That was painful. Some guys say the bending machine works really well. I didn't get to use that, it was all therapy.
Take care,
Brewdog
Take care,
Brewdog
Be well, ride on.
Jim
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From: Indiana, USA
+1 on that....Increasing your range of motion is painful....
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: SC
I had both of my knees done...the first one was a bitch....busted out staples during PT, infections and just down right PIA. The second one (right) was a piece of cake. I was on a ladder 1 1/2 weeks after hanging my garage door opener, had to move the bike out of the way then on they way back into the garage, had to take a spin. Haven't stopped since. That was 7 years ago.